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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.42, 3,714.39 and 1,512.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.42, 3,714.39 and 1,512.42 is: 2,087.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.42 : 3,714.39 = 1,512.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.42/3,714.39 = 1,512.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.42x = 3,714.39 × 1,512.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.42x = 5,617,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,717.72/2,691.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.27

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