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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.06, 3,712.43 and 1,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.06, 3,712.43 and 1,807.14 is: 2,493.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.06 : 3,712.43 = 1,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.06/3,712.43 = 1,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.06x = 3,712.43 × 1,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.06x = 6,708,871.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,708,871.71/2,691.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.02

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