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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.18, 3,736.38 and 1,712.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.18, 3,736.38 and 1,712.14 is: 2,363.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.18 : 3,736.38 = 1,712.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.18/3,736.38 = 1,712.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.18x = 3,736.38 × 1,712.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.18x = 6,397,205.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,397,205.65/2,707.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.05

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