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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.87, 4,070.03 and 1,152.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.87, 4,070.03 and 1,152.94 is: 1,729.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.87 : 4,070.03 = 1,152.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.87/4,070.03 = 1,152.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.87x = 4,070.03 × 1,152.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.87x = 4,692,500.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,692,500.39/2,712.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.72

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