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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.14, 4,050.09 and 1,238.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.14, 4,050.09 and 1,238.46 is: 1,856.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.14 : 4,050.09 = 1,238.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.14/4,050.09 = 1,238.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.14x = 4,050.09 × 1,238.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.14x = 5,015,874.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,015,874.46/2,701.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,856.95

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