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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.92, 3,736.92 and 1,512.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.92, 3,736.92 and 1,512.84 is: 2,087.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.92 : 3,736.92 = 1,512.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.92/3,736.92 = 1,512.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.92x = 3,736.92 × 1,512.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.92x = 5,653,362.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,653,362.05/2,707.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,087.71

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