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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.27, 4,053.49 and 1,141.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.27, 4,053.49 and 1,141.17 is: 1,712.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.27 : 4,053.49 = 1,141.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.27/4,053.49 = 1,141.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.27x = 4,053.49 × 1,141.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.27x = 4,625,732.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,625,732.35/2,701.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.43

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