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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,727.75, 2,593.18 and 1,171.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,727.75, 2,593.18 and 1,171.11 is: 1,757.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,727.75 : 2,593.18 = 1,171.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,727.75/2,593.18 = 1,171.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,727.75x = 2,593.18 × 1,171.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,727.75x = 3,036,900.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,036,900.49/1,727.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.72

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