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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.44, 4,094.46 and 1,269.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.44, 4,094.46 and 1,269.66 is: 1,903.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.44 : 4,094.46 = 1,269.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.44/4,094.46 = 1,269.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.44x = 4,094.46 × 1,269.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.44x = 5,198,572.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,572.08/2,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.23

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