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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,698.28, 4,050.30 and 1,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,698.28, 4,050.30 and 1,160.36 is: 1,741.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,698.28 : 4,050.30 = 1,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,698.28/4,050.30 = 1,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,698.28x = 4,050.30 × 1,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,698.28x = 4,699,806.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,699,806.11/2,698.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.78

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