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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.67, 4,047.66 and 1,312.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.67, 4,047.66 and 1,312.87 is: 1,967.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.67 : 4,047.66 = 1,312.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.67/4,047.66 = 1,312.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.67x = 4,047.66 × 1,312.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.67x = 5,314,041.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,314,041.27/2,700.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,967.68

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