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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.36, 4,241.96 and 1,366.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.36, 4,241.96 and 1,366.68 is: 2,050.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.36 : 4,241.96 = 1,366.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.36/4,241.96 = 1,366.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.36x = 4,241.96 × 1,366.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.36x = 5,797,401.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,797,401.89/2,827.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,050.46

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