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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,706.77, 4,059.25 and 1,245.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,706.77, 4,059.25 and 1,245.13 is: 1,867.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,706.77 : 4,059.25 = 1,245.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,706.77/4,059.25 = 1,245.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,706.77x = 4,059.25 × 1,245.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,706.77x = 5,054,280.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,054,280.69/2,706.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,867.27

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