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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.42, 3,729.35 and 1,460.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.42, 3,729.35 and 1,460.42 is: 2,015.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.42 : 3,729.35 = 1,460.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.42/3,729.35 = 1,460.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.42x = 3,729.35 × 1,460.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.42x = 5,446,410.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,446,410.02/2,702.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.38

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