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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,714.72, 4,070.28 and 1,787.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,714.72, 4,070.28 and 1,787.47 is: 2,680.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,714.72 : 4,070.28 = 1,787.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,714.72/4,070.28 = 1,787.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,714.72x = 4,070.28 × 1,787.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,714.72x = 7,275,499.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,275,499.92/2,714.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,680.02

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