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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,767.39, 4,147.97 and 1,379.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,767.39, 4,147.97 and 1,379.32 is: 2,067.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,767.39 : 4,147.97 = 1,379.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,767.39/4,147.97 = 1,379.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,767.39x = 4,147.97 × 1,379.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,767.39x = 5,721,360.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,721,360.71/2,767.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,067.42

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