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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.44, 4,095.72 and 1,344.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.44, 4,095.72 and 1,344.16 is: 2,014.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.44 : 4,095.72 = 1,344.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.44/4,095.72 = 1,344.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.44x = 4,095.72 × 1,344.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.44x = 5,505,303.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,505,303.00/2,732.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,014.79

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