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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,475.99, 3,714.93 and 1,160.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,475.99, 3,714.93 and 1,160.46 is: 1,741.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,475.99 : 3,714.93 = 1,160.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,475.99/3,714.93 = 1,160.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,475.99x = 3,714.93 × 1,160.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,475.99x = 4,311,027.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311,027.67/2,475.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.13

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