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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.59, 4,063.86 and 1,393.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.59, 4,063.86 and 1,393.86 is: 2,087.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.59 : 4,063.86 = 1,393.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.59/4,063.86 = 1,393.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.59x = 4,063.86 × 1,393.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.59x = 5,664,451.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,664,451.90/2,713.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.44

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