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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,807.54, 4,211.37 and 727.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,807.54, 4,211.37 and 727.57 is: 1,091.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,807.54 : 4,211.37 = 727.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,807.54/4,211.37 = 727.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,807.54x = 4,211.37 × 727.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,807.54x = 3,064,066.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,064,066.47/2,807.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.37

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