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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.84, 4,090.71 and 1,410.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.84, 4,090.71 and 1,410.62 is: 2,113.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.84 : 4,090.71 = 1,410.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.84/4,090.71 = 1,410.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.84x = 4,090.71 × 1,410.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.84x = 5,770,437.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,770,437.34/2,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,113.84

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