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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.76, 4,094.82 and 1,431.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.76, 4,094.82 and 1,431.28 is: 2,143.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.76 : 4,094.82 = 1,431.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.76/4,094.82 = 1,431.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.76x = 4,094.82 × 1,431.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.76x = 5,860,833.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,860,833.97/2,733.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,143.87

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