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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.14, 3,735.85 and 1,465.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.14, 3,735.85 and 1,465.14 is: 2,021.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.14 : 3,735.85 = 1,465.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.14/3,735.85 = 1,465.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.14x = 3,735.85 × 1,465.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.14x = 5,473,535.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,473,535.35/2,707.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,021.89

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