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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.77, 4,369.35 and 1,750.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.77, 4,369.35 and 1,750.69 is: 2,626.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.77 : 4,369.35 = 1,750.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.77/4,369.35 = 1,750.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.77x = 4,369.35 × 1,750.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.77x = 7,649,377.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,649,377.35/2,912.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,626.15

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