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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.59, 4,062.60 and 1,245.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.59, 4,062.60 and 1,245.96 is: 1,869.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.59 : 4,062.60 = 1,245.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.59/4,062.60 = 1,245.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.59x = 4,062.60 × 1,245.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.59x = 5,061,837.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,837.10/2,707.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.50

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