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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,262.04, 3,386.90 and 1,712.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,262.04, 3,386.90 and 1,712.56 is: 2,564.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,262.04 : 3,386.90 = 1,712.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,262.04/3,386.90 = 1,712.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,262.04x = 3,386.90 × 1,712.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,262.04x = 5,800,269.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,800,269.46/2,262.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,564.18

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