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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.52, 4,095.77 and 1,269.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.52, 4,095.77 and 1,269.27 is: 1,903.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.52 : 4,095.77 = 1,269.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.52/4,095.77 = 1,269.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.52x = 4,095.77 × 1,269.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.52x = 5,198,631.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,631.64/2,731.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,903.20

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