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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.64, 4,069.70 and 1,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.64, 4,069.70 and 1,152.72 is: 1,729.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.64 : 4,069.70 = 1,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.64/4,069.70 = 1,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.64x = 4,069.70 × 1,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.64x = 4,691,224.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,224.58/2,712.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.39

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