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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.36, 4,070.17 and 1,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.36, 4,070.17 and 1,325.62 is: 1,987.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.36 : 4,070.17 = 1,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.36/4,070.17 = 1,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.36x = 4,070.17 × 1,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.36x = 5,395,475.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,395,475.15/2,714.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,987.75

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