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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.12, 4,069.95 and 981.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.12, 4,069.95 and 981.34 is: 1,472.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.12 : 4,069.95 = 981.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.12/4,069.95 = 981.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.12x = 4,069.95 × 981.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.12x = 3,994,004.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,994,004.73/2,713.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.11

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