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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.82, 4,034.69 and 1,459.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.82, 4,034.69 and 1,459.81 is: 2,188.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.82 : 4,034.69 = 1,459.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.82/4,034.69 = 1,459.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.82x = 4,034.69 × 1,459.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.82x = 5,889,880.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,889,880.81/2,691.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,188.07

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