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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,954.18, 4,076.97 and 1,712.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,954.18, 4,076.97 and 1,712.18 is: 2,362.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,954.18 : 4,076.97 = 1,712.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,954.18/4,076.97 = 1,712.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,954.18x = 4,076.97 × 1,712.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,954.18x = 6,980,506.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,980,506.49/2,954.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,362.93

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