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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,744.83, 4,119.57 and 1,359.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,744.83, 4,119.57 and 1,359.73 is: 2,040.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,744.83 : 4,119.57 = 1,359.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,744.83/4,119.57 = 1,359.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,744.83x = 4,119.57 × 1,359.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,744.83x = 5,601,492.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,601,492.62/2,744.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,040.74

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