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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.94, 3,728.67 and 1,459.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.94, 3,728.67 and 1,459.94 is: 2,014.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.94 : 3,728.67 = 1,459.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.94/3,728.67 = 1,459.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.94x = 3,728.67 × 1,459.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.94x = 5,443,634.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,443,634.48/2,701.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.71

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