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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,117.92, 3,177.04 and 712.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,117.92, 3,177.04 and 712.54 is: 1,068.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,117.92 : 3,177.04 = 712.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,117.92/3,177.04 = 712.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,117.92x = 3,177.04 × 712.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,117.92x = 2,263,768.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263,768.08/2,117.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.87

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