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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.84, 4,069.46 and 1,152.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.84, 4,069.46 and 1,152.66 is: 1,729.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.84 : 4,069.46 = 1,152.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.84/4,069.46 = 1,152.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.84x = 4,069.46 × 1,152.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.84x = 4,690,703.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,690,703.76/2,712.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.07

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