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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.12, 4,058.24 and 975.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.12, 4,058.24 and 975.34 is: 1,462.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.12 : 4,058.24 = 975.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.12/4,058.24 = 975.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.12x = 4,058.24 × 975.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.12x = 3,958,164.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,958,164.00/2,707.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,462.13

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