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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.69, 4,069.16 and 1,152.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.69, 4,069.16 and 1,152.47 is: 1,728.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.69 : 4,069.16 = 1,152.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.69/4,069.16 = 1,152.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.69x = 4,069.16 × 1,152.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.69x = 4,689,584.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,584.83/2,712.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.76

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