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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.83, 4,064.15 and 1,246.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.83, 4,064.15 and 1,246.88 is: 1,870.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.83 : 4,064.15 = 1,246.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.83/4,064.15 = 1,246.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.83x = 4,064.15 × 1,246.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.83x = 5,067,480.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,067,480.80/2,708.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,870.73

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