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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,906.91, 4,011.57 and 1,712.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,906.91, 4,011.57 and 1,712.16 is: 2,362.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,906.91 : 4,011.57 = 1,712.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,906.91/4,011.57 = 1,712.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,906.91x = 4,011.57 × 1,712.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,906.91x = 6,868,449.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868,449.69/2,906.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.80

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