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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714, 3,745.34 and 1,472

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714, 3,745.34 and 1,472 is: 2,031.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714 : 3,745.34 = 1,472 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714/3,745.34 = 1,472/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714x = 3,745.34 × 1,472
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714x = 5,513,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,513,140.48/2,714
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.37

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