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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.76, 4,093.32 and 1,430.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.76, 4,093.32 and 1,430.28 is: 2,142.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.76 : 4,093.32 = 1,430.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.76/4,093.32 = 1,430.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.76x = 4,093.32 × 1,430.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.76x = 5,854,593.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,854,593.73/2,732.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,142.37

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