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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.13, 3,727.55 and 1,459.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.13, 3,727.55 and 1,459.13 is: 2,013.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.13 : 3,727.55 = 1,459.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.13/3,727.55 = 1,459.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.13x = 3,727.55 × 1,459.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.13x = 5,438,965.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,438,965.04/2,701.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,013.59

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