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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.70, 3,176.20 and 712.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.70, 3,176.20 and 712.10 is: 1,068.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.70 : 3,176.20 = 712.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.70/3,176.20 = 712.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.70x = 3,176.20 × 712.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.70x = 2,261,772.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,261,772.02/2,117.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.03

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