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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.95, 4,094.56 and 1,269.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.95, 4,094.56 and 1,269.55 is: 1,902.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.95 : 4,094.56 = 1,269.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.95/4,094.56 = 1,269.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.95x = 4,094.56 × 1,269.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.95x = 5,198,248.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,198,248.65/2,732.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,902.07

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