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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,770.29, 4,151.97 and 1,384.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,770.29, 4,151.97 and 1,384.01 is: 2,074.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,770.29 : 4,151.97 = 1,384.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,770.29/4,151.97 = 1,384.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,770.29x = 4,151.97 × 1,384.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,770.29x = 5,746,373.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,746,373.19/2,770.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,074.29

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