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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.65, 4,062.83 and 1,246.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.65, 4,062.83 and 1,246.73 is: 1,868.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.65 : 4,062.83 = 1,246.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.65/4,062.83 = 1,246.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.65x = 4,062.83 × 1,246.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.65x = 5,065,252.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,065,252.05/2,710.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,868.65

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