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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.04, 4,060.60 and 1,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.04, 4,060.60 and 1,168 is: 1,752.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.04 : 4,060.60 = 1,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.04/4,060.60 = 1,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.04x = 4,060.60 × 1,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.04x = 4,742,780.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,780.80/2,707.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.02

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