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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.21, 4,111.14 and 1,355.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.21, 4,111.14 and 1,355.93 is: 2,031.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.21 : 4,111.14 = 1,355.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.21/4,111.14 = 1,355.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.21x = 4,111.14 × 1,355.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.21x = 5,574,397.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,574,397.50/2,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,031.33

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