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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,690.94, 3,713.88 and 1,512.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,690.94, 3,713.88 and 1,512.12 is: 2,086.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,690.94 : 3,713.88 = 1,512.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,690.94/3,713.88 = 1,512.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,690.94x = 3,713.88 × 1,512.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,690.94x = 5,615,832.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,615,832.23/2,690.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,086.94

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