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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,764.52, 4,146.86 and 712.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,764.52, 4,146.86 and 712.52 is: 1,068.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,764.52 : 4,146.86 = 712.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,764.52/4,146.86 = 712.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,764.52x = 4,146.86 × 712.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,764.52x = 2,954,720.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,954,720.69/2,764.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,068.80

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