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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.98, 4,063.32 and 1,246.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.98, 4,063.32 and 1,246.92 is: 1,871.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.98 : 4,063.32 = 1,246.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.98/4,063.32 = 1,246.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.98x = 4,063.32 × 1,246.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.98x = 5,066,634.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,066,634.97/2,707.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,871.00

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