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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.39, 3,714.47 and 1,512.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.39, 3,714.47 and 1,512.46 is: 2,087.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.39 : 3,714.47 = 1,512.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.39/3,714.47 = 1,512.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.39x = 3,714.47 × 1,512.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.39x = 5,617,983.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,983.52/2,691.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.39

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