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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,717.97, 4,073.81 and 1,254.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,717.97, 4,073.81 and 1,254.06 is: 1,879.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,717.97 : 4,073.81 = 1,254.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,717.97/4,073.81 = 1,254.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,717.97x = 4,073.81 × 1,254.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,717.97x = 5,108,795.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,108,795.90/2,717.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,879.64

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