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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.44, 4,093.92 and 1,432.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.44, 4,093.92 and 1,432.20 is: 2,146.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.44 : 4,093.92 = 1,432.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.44/4,093.92 = 1,432.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.44x = 4,093.92 × 1,432.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.44x = 5,863,312.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,863,312.22/2,731.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,146.60

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