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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.39, 4,051.87 and 1,401.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.39, 4,051.87 and 1,401.86 is: 2,103.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.39 : 4,051.87 = 1,401.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.39/4,051.87 = 1,401.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.39x = 4,051.87 × 1,401.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.39x = 5,680,154.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,680,154.48/2,700.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,103.46

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