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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.28, 4,072.86 and 1,399.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.28, 4,072.86 and 1,399.86 is: 2,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.28 : 4,072.86 = 1,399.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.28/4,072.86 = 1,399.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.28x = 4,072.86 × 1,399.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.28x = 5,701,433.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,701,433.80/2,717.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,098.21

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