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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,874.64, 4,311.88 and 1,712.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,874.64, 4,311.88 and 1,712.68 is: 2,568.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,874.64 : 4,311.88 = 1,712.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,874.64/4,311.88 = 1,712.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,874.64x = 4,311.88 × 1,712.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,874.64x = 7,384,870.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,384,870.64/2,874.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,568.97

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