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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,697.36, 4,047.12 and 1,399.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,697.36, 4,047.12 and 1,399.20 is: 2,099.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,697.36 : 4,047.12 = 1,399.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,697.36/4,047.12 = 1,399.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,697.36x = 4,047.12 × 1,399.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,697.36x = 5,662,730.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,662,730.30/2,697.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,099.36

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