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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.88, 4,067.97 and 1,253.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.88, 4,067.97 and 1,253.99 is: 1,879.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.88 : 4,067.97 = 1,253.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.88/4,067.97 = 1,253.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.88x = 4,067.97 × 1,253.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.88x = 5,101,173.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101,173.36/2,713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.66

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