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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,738.85, 4,107.47 and 1,439.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,738.85, 4,107.47 and 1,439.61 is: 2,158.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,738.85 : 4,107.47 = 1,439.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,738.85/4,107.47 = 1,439.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,738.85x = 4,107.47 × 1,439.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,738.85x = 5,913,147.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,913,147.69/2,738.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,158.99

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