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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.60, 4,050.16 and 1,161.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.60, 4,050.16 and 1,161.76 is: 1,741.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.60 : 4,050.16 = 1,161.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.60/4,050.16 = 1,161.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.60x = 4,050.16 × 1,161.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.60x = 4,705,313.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,705,313.88/2,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.68

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