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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.52, 4,052.90 and 1,141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.52, 4,052.90 and 1,141.66 is: 1,712.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.52 : 4,052.90 = 1,141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.52/4,052.90 = 1,141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.52x = 4,052.90 × 1,141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.52x = 4,627,013.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,013.55/2,701.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.75

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