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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,746.63, 4,122.53 and 1,512.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,746.63, 4,122.53 and 1,512.35 is: 2,269.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,746.63 : 4,122.53 = 1,512.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,746.63/4,122.53 = 1,512.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,746.63x = 4,122.53 × 1,512.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,746.63x = 6,234,701.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,234,701.20/2,746.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,269.94

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