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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.72, 3,912.72 and 1,374.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.72, 3,912.72 and 1,374.84 is: 2,062.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.72 : 3,912.72 = 1,374.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.72/3,912.72 = 1,374.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.72x = 3,912.72 × 1,374.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.72x = 5,379,363.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,379,363.96/2,607.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,062.86

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