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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.07, 4,053.77 and 1,141.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.07, 4,053.77 and 1,141.24 is: 1,712.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.07 : 4,053.77 = 1,141.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.07/4,053.77 = 1,141.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.07x = 4,053.77 × 1,141.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.07x = 4,626,311.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,626,311.49/2,702.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.13

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