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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,704.39, 4,056.59 and 1,165.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,704.39, 4,056.59 and 1,165.39 is: 1,748.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,704.39 : 4,056.59 = 1,165.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,704.39/4,056.59 = 1,165.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,704.39x = 4,056.59 × 1,165.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,704.39x = 4,727,509.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,727,509.42/2,704.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,748.09

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