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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.95, 4,131.45 and 1,714.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.95, 4,131.45 and 1,714.47 is: 2,572.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.95 : 4,131.45 = 1,714.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.95/4,131.45 = 1,714.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.95x = 4,131.45 × 1,714.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.95x = 7,083,247.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,083,247.08/2,752.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,572.97

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