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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,114.92, 3,171.48 and 727.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,114.92, 3,171.48 and 727.88 is: 1,091.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,114.92 : 3,171.48 = 727.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,114.92/3,171.48 = 727.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,114.92x = 3,171.48 × 727.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,114.92x = 2,308,456.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,308,456.86/2,114.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,091.51

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