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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682, 4,024.44 and 1,314

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682, 4,024.44 and 1,314 is: 1,971.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682 : 4,024.44 = 1,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682/4,024.44 = 1,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682x = 4,024.44 × 1,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682x = 5,288,114.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,288,114.16/2,682
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,971.71

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