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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.56, 4,086.98 and 1,428.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.56, 4,086.98 and 1,428.28 is: 2,138.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.56 : 4,086.98 = 1,428.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.56/4,086.98 = 1,428.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.56x = 4,086.98 × 1,428.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.56x = 5,837,351.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,837,351.79/2,729.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,138.57

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