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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,891.52, 3,990.64 and 1,712.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,891.52, 3,990.64 and 1,712.60 is: 2,363.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,891.52 : 3,990.64 = 1,712.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,891.52/3,990.64 = 1,712.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,891.52x = 3,990.64 × 1,712.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,891.52x = 6,834,370.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,834,370.06/2,891.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.59

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