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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.47, 4,063.78 and 1,671.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.47, 4,063.78 and 1,671.34 is: 2,502.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.47 : 4,063.78 = 1,671.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.47/4,063.78 = 1,671.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.47x = 4,063.78 × 1,671.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.47x = 6,791,951.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,791,951.35/2,714.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,502.13

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