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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,759.46, 4,136.42 and 1,370.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,759.46, 4,136.42 and 1,370.66 is: 2,054.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,759.46 : 4,136.42 = 1,370.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,759.46/4,136.42 = 1,370.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,759.46x = 4,136.42 × 1,370.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,759.46x = 5,669,625.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,669,625.44/2,759.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,054.61

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