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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,702.08, 4,053.12 and 1,162

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,702.08, 4,053.12 and 1,162 is: 1,743.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,702.08 : 4,053.12 = 1,162 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,702.08/4,053.12 = 1,162/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,702.08x = 4,053.12 × 1,162
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,702.08x = 4,709,725.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,709,725.44/2,702.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,743.00

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