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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.89, 4,094.63 and 1,267.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.89, 4,094.63 and 1,267.96 is: 1,900.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.89 : 4,094.63 = 1,267.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.89/4,094.63 = 1,267.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.89x = 4,094.63 × 1,267.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.89x = 5,191,827.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,191,827.05/2,731.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,900.45

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