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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,679.93, 4,019.90 and 1,712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,679.93, 4,019.90 and 1,712.18 is: 2,568.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,679.93 : 4,019.90 = 1,712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,679.93/4,019.90 = 1,712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,679.93x = 4,019.90 × 1,712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,679.93x = 6,882,763.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,882,763.72/2,679.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.26

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