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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.44, 3,727.99 and 1,459.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.44, 3,727.99 and 1,459.44 is: 2,014.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.44 : 3,727.99 = 1,459.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.44/3,727.99 = 1,459.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.44x = 3,727.99 × 1,459.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.44x = 5,440,770.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,440,770.43/2,701.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.03

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