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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.12, 4,060.96 and 1,246.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.12, 4,060.96 and 1,246.47 is: 1,869.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.12 : 4,060.96 = 1,246.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.12/4,060.96 = 1,246.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.12x = 4,060.96 × 1,246.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.12x = 5,061,858.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061,858.58/2,708.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,869.14

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