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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.14, 4,127.58 and 1,363.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.14, 4,127.58 and 1,363.98 is: 2,045.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.14 : 4,127.58 = 1,363.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.14/4,127.58 = 1,363.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.14x = 4,127.58 × 1,363.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.14x = 5,629,936.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,629,936.57/2,752.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,045.66

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