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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.72, 4,065.81 and 1,248.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.72, 4,065.81 and 1,248.94 is: 1,873.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.72 : 4,065.81 = 1,248.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.72/4,065.81 = 1,248.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.72x = 4,065.81 × 1,248.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.72x = 5,077,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,077,952.74/2,710.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,873.29

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