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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,701.60, 4,053.98 and 1,141.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,701.60, 4,053.98 and 1,141.50 is: 1,712.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,701.60 : 4,053.98 = 1,141.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,701.60/4,053.98 = 1,141.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,701.60x = 4,053.98 × 1,141.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,701.60x = 4,627,618.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,618.17/2,701.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.92

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