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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.46, 4,095.81 and 1,431.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.46, 4,095.81 and 1,431.66 is: 2,148.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.46 : 4,095.81 = 1,431.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.46/4,095.81 = 1,431.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.46x = 4,095.81 × 1,431.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.46x = 5,863,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,807.34/2,729.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,148.34

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