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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,694.98, 4,042.48 and 1,397.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,694.98, 4,042.48 and 1,397.36 is: 2,096.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,694.98 : 4,042.48 = 1,397.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,694.98/4,042.48 = 1,397.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,694.98x = 4,042.48 × 1,397.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,694.98x = 5,648,799.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,648,799.85/2,694.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,096.05

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