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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,699.66, 4,049.13 and 1,140.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,699.66, 4,049.13 and 1,140.27 is: 1,710.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,699.66 : 4,049.13 = 1,140.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,699.66/4,049.13 = 1,140.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,699.66x = 4,049.13 × 1,140.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,699.66x = 4,617,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,617,101.47/2,699.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.26

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