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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.73, 3,176.70 and 712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.73, 3,176.70 and 712.18 is: 1,068.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.73 : 3,176.70 = 712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.73/3,176.70 = 712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.73x = 3,176.70 × 712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.73x = 2,262,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,382.21/2,117.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.31

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