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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701, 3,727.38 and 1,459

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701, 3,727.38 and 1,459 is: 2,013.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701 : 3,727.38 = 1,459 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701/3,727.38 = 1,459/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701x = 3,727.38 × 1,459
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701x = 5,438,247.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,247.42/2,701
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.42

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