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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.24, 3,171 and 727.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.24, 3,171 and 727.44 is: 1,091.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.24 : 3,171 = 727.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.24/3,171 = 727.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.24x = 3,171 × 727.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.24x = 2,306,712.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,306,712.24/2,114.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.04

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