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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.98, 4,061.54 and 2,453.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.98, 4,061.54 and 2,453.58 is: 3,673.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.98 : 4,061.54 = 2,453.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.98/4,061.54 = 2,453.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.98x = 4,061.54 × 2,453.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.98x = 9,965,313.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,965,313.31/2,712.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,673.20

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