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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.62, 4,070.70 and 981.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.62, 4,070.70 and 981.84 is: 1,472.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.62 : 4,070.70 = 981.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.62/4,070.70 = 981.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.62x = 4,070.70 × 981.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.62x = 3,996,776.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,996,776.09/2,713.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,472.86

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