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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.05, 4,191.39 and 2,728.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.05, 4,191.39 and 2,728.29 is: 4,075.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.05 : 4,191.39 = 2,728.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.05/4,191.39 = 2,728.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.05x = 4,191.39 × 2,728.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.05x = 11,435,327.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,435,327.42/2,806.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 4,075.24

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