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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.08, 4,049.46 and 1,163.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.08, 4,049.46 and 1,163.16 is: 1,743.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.08 : 4,049.46 = 1,163.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.08/4,049.46 = 1,163.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.08x = 4,049.46 × 1,163.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.08x = 4,710,169.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,710,169.89/2,701.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.81

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