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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.32, 3,406.29 and 1,712.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.32, 3,406.29 and 1,712.19 is: 2,363.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.32 : 3,406.29 = 1,712.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.32/3,406.29 = 1,712.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.32x = 3,406.29 × 1,712.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.32x = 5,832,215.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,832,215.68/2,467.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.79

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