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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.74, 4,044.27 and 1,396.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.74, 4,044.27 and 1,396.58 is: 2,095.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.74 : 4,044.27 = 1,396.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.74/4,044.27 = 1,396.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.74x = 4,044.27 × 1,396.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.74x = 5,648,146.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,648,146.60/2,694.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,095.99

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