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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,709.39, 3,738.96 and 1,467.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,709.39, 3,738.96 and 1,467.39 is: 2,025.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,709.39 : 3,738.96 = 1,467.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,709.39/3,738.96 = 1,467.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,709.39x = 3,738.96 × 1,467.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,709.39x = 5,486,512.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,486,512.51/2,709.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,025.00

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