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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.20, 4,065.36 and 956.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.20, 4,065.36 and 956.52 is: 1,433.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.20 : 4,065.36 = 956.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.20/4,065.36 = 956.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.20x = 4,065.36 × 956.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.20x = 3,888,598.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888,598.15/2,712.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,433.74

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