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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.58, 4,068.12 and 1,325.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.58, 4,068.12 and 1,325.70 is: 1,988.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.58 : 4,068.12 = 1,325.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.58/4,068.12 = 1,325.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.58x = 4,068.12 × 1,325.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.58x = 5,393,111.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,393,111.66/2,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,988.92

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