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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.42, 4,095.63 and 1,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.42, 4,095.63 and 1,270.80 is: 1,906.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.42 : 4,095.63 = 1,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.42/4,095.63 = 1,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.42x = 4,095.63 × 1,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.42x = 5,204,726.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204,726.60/2,730.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.20

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