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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.11, 4,061.12 and 951.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.11, 4,061.12 and 951.62 is: 1,427.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.11 : 4,061.12 = 951.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.11/4,061.12 = 951.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.11x = 4,061.12 × 951.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.11x = 3,864,617.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864,617.95/2,707.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,427.58

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