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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.12, 3,912 and 1,147.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.12, 3,912 and 1,147.29 is: 1,721.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.12 : 3,912 = 1,147.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.12/3,912 = 1,147.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.12x = 3,912 × 1,147.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.12x = 4,488,198.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,488,198.48/2,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.52

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