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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.87, 4,069.71 and 1,252.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.87, 4,069.71 and 1,252.44 is: 1,878.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.87 : 4,069.71 = 1,252.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.87/4,069.71 = 1,252.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.87x = 4,069.71 × 1,252.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.87x = 5,097,067.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,097,067.59/2,712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,878.85

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