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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.69, 4,099.86 and 1,346.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.69, 4,099.86 and 1,346.42 is: 2,020.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.69 : 4,099.86 = 1,346.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.69/4,099.86 = 1,346.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.69x = 4,099.86 × 1,346.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.69x = 5,520,113.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,520,113.00/2,732.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,020.03

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