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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.39, 4,095.38 and 1,268.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.39, 4,095.38 and 1,268.46 is: 1,901.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.39 : 4,095.38 = 1,268.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.39/4,095.38 = 1,268.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.39x = 4,095.38 × 1,268.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.39x = 5,194,825.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194,825.71/2,732.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.20

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