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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,751.44, 4,127.63 and 1,364.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,751.44, 4,127.63 and 1,364.85 is: 2,047.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,751.44 : 4,127.63 = 1,364.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,751.44/4,127.63 = 1,364.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,751.44x = 4,127.63 × 1,364.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,751.44x = 5,633,588.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,633,588.98/2,751.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,047.51

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