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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,762, 4,143.48 and 1,394

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,762, 4,143.48 and 1,394 is: 2,091.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,762 : 4,143.48 = 1,394 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,762/4,143.48 = 1,394/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,762x = 4,143.48 × 1,394
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,762x = 5,776,011.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776,011.12/2,762
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,091.24

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