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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,907.67, 4,012.59 and 1,712.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,907.67, 4,012.59 and 1,712.69 is: 2,363.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,907.67 : 4,012.59 = 1,712.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,907.67/4,012.59 = 1,712.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,907.67x = 4,012.59 × 1,712.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,907.67x = 6,872,322.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,872,322.77/2,907.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,363.52

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