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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.72, 4,099.14 and 1,271.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.72, 4,099.14 and 1,271.76 is: 1,907.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.72 : 4,099.14 = 1,271.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.72/4,099.14 = 1,271.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.72x = 4,099.14 × 1,271.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.72x = 5,213,122.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,213,122.29/2,732.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,907.67

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