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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.45, 2,138.39 and 1,272.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.45, 2,138.39 and 1,272.65 is: 1,906.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.45 : 2,138.39 = 1,272.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.45/2,138.39 = 1,272.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.45x = 2,138.39 × 1,272.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.45x = 2,721,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,721,415.67/1,427.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,906.49

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