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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.69, 3,729.71 and 1,460.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.69, 3,729.71 and 1,460.69 is: 2,015.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.69 : 3,729.71 = 1,460.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.69/3,729.71 = 1,460.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.69x = 3,729.71 × 1,460.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.69x = 5,447,950.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,447,950.10/2,702.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,015.75

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