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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.82, 4,068.90 and 1,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.82, 4,068.90 and 1,152.54 is: 1,728.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.82 : 4,068.90 = 1,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.82/4,068.90 = 1,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.82x = 4,068.90 × 1,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.82x = 4,689,570.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,689,570.01/2,712.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.67

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