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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.83, 4,095.30 and 1,087.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.83, 4,095.30 and 1,087.26 is: 1,629.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.83 : 4,095.30 = 1,087.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.83/4,095.30 = 1,087.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.83x = 4,095.30 × 1,087.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.83x = 4,452,655.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,452,655.88/2,731.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,629.92

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