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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,831.93, 3,907.12 and 1,712.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,831.93, 3,907.12 and 1,712.44 is: 2,362.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,831.93 : 3,907.12 = 1,712.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,831.93/3,907.12 = 1,712.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,831.93x = 3,907.12 × 1,712.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,831.93x = 6,690,708.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,690,708.57/2,831.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.60

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