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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.36, 4,070.05 and 981.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.36, 4,070.05 and 981.58 is: 1,472.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.36 : 4,070.05 = 981.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.36/4,070.05 = 981.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.36x = 4,070.05 × 981.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.36x = 3,995,074.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,074.77/2,713.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.37

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