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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.72, 4,033.89 and 1,394.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.72, 4,033.89 and 1,394.10 is: 2,089.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.72 : 4,033.89 = 1,394.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.72/4,033.89 = 1,394.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.72x = 4,033.89 × 1,394.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.72x = 5,623,646.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,623,646.05/2,691.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,089.24

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