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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.31, 4,068.39 and 1,251.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.31, 4,068.39 and 1,251.46 is: 1,877.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.31 : 4,068.39 = 1,251.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.31/4,068.39 = 1,251.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.31x = 4,068.39 × 1,251.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.31x = 5,091,427.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,091,427.35/2,712.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,877.16

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