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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,751.79, 2,416.92 and 1,161.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,751.79, 2,416.92 and 1,161.72 is: 1,602.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,751.79 : 2,416.92 = 1,161.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,751.79/2,416.92 = 1,161.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,751.79x = 2,416.92 × 1,161.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,751.79x = 2,807,784.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,807,784.30/1,751.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.81

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