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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,700.94, 4,050.64 and 1,712.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,700.94, 4,050.64 and 1,712.28 is: 2,567.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,700.94 : 4,050.64 = 1,712.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,700.94/4,050.64 = 1,712.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,700.94x = 4,050.64 × 1,712.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,700.94x = 6,935,829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,935,829.86/2,700.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,567.93

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