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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.49, 4,092.88 and 1,268.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.49, 4,092.88 and 1,268.44 is: 1,901.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.49 : 4,092.88 = 1,268.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.49/4,092.88 = 1,268.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.49x = 4,092.88 × 1,268.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.49x = 5,191,572.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,572.71/2,730.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.33

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