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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,750.89, 4,127.36 and 1,270.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,750.89, 4,127.36 and 1,270.82 is: 1,906.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,750.89 : 4,127.36 = 1,270.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,750.89/4,127.36 = 1,270.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,750.89x = 4,127.36 × 1,270.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,750.89x = 5,245,139.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,245,139.95/2,750.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.70

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