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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.52, 4,069.37 and 957.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.52, 4,069.37 and 957.45 is: 1,436.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.52 : 4,069.37 = 957.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.52/4,069.37 = 957.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.52x = 4,069.37 × 957.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.52x = 3,896,218.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896,218.31/2,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.38

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