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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.16, 4,114.86 and 1,357.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.16, 4,114.86 and 1,357.03 is: 2,034.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.16 : 4,114.86 = 1,357.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.16/4,114.86 = 1,357.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.16x = 4,114.86 × 1,357.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.16x = 5,583,988.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,583,988.47/2,744.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,034.86

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