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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,691.46, 3,713.94 and 1,512.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,691.46, 3,713.94 and 1,512.52 is: 2,087.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,691.46 : 3,713.94 = 1,512.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,691.46/3,713.94 = 1,512.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,691.46x = 3,713.94 × 1,512.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,691.46x = 5,617,408.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617,408.53/2,691.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.12

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