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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.97, 3,701.50 and 712.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.97, 3,701.50 and 712.53 is: 1,068.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.97 : 3,701.50 = 712.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.97/3,701.50 = 712.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.97x = 3,701.50 × 712.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.97x = 2,637,443.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,637,443.63/2,467.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.67

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