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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.37, 4,072.10 and 1,154.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.37, 4,072.10 and 1,154.36 is: 1,731.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.37 : 4,072.10 = 1,154.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.37/4,072.10 = 1,154.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.37x = 4,072.10 × 1,154.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.37x = 4,700,663.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,700,663.58/2,714.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.77

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