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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.67, 4,095.40 and 1,414.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.67, 4,095.40 and 1,414.01 is: 2,119.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.67 : 4,095.40 = 1,414.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.67/4,095.40 = 1,414.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.67x = 4,095.40 × 1,414.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.67x = 5,790,912.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,790,912.54/2,731.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,119.92

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