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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.28, 4,066.98 and 1,414.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.28, 4,066.98 and 1,414.88 is: 2,120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.28 : 4,066.98 = 1,414.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.28/4,066.98 = 1,414.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.28x = 4,066.98 × 1,414.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.28x = 5,754,288.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,754,288.66/2,713.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,120.79

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