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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.40, 4,060.46 and 1,167.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.40, 4,060.46 and 1,167.56 is: 1,751.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.40 : 4,060.46 = 1,167.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.40/4,060.46 = 1,167.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.40x = 4,060.46 × 1,167.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.40x = 4,740,830.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,740,830.68/2,707.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.06

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