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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,112.47, 2,916.35 and 1,273.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,112.47, 2,916.35 and 1,273.35 is: 1,757.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,112.47 : 2,916.35 = 1,273.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,112.47/2,916.35 = 1,273.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,112.47x = 2,916.35 × 1,273.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,112.47x = 3,713,534.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,713,534.27/2,112.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.91

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