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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.60, 3,700.86 and 712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.60, 3,700.86 and 712.60 is: 1,068.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.60 : 3,700.86 = 712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.60/3,700.86 = 712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.60x = 3,700.86 × 712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.60x = 2,637,232.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,232.84/2,467.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.74

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