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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.40, 4,066.80 and 1,982.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.40, 4,066.80 and 1,982.52 is: 2,972.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.40 : 4,066.80 = 1,982.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.40/4,066.80 = 1,982.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.40x = 4,066.80 × 1,982.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.40x = 8,062,512.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,062,512.34/2,712.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,972.46

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