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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.08, 4,065.72 and 1,172.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.08, 4,065.72 and 1,172.24 is: 1,757.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.08 : 4,065.72 = 1,172.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.08/4,065.72 = 1,172.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.08x = 4,065.72 × 1,172.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.08x = 4,765,999.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,765,999.61/2,712.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.32

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