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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.50, 4,058.34 and 1,147.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.50, 4,058.34 and 1,147.14 is: 1,719.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.50 : 4,058.34 = 1,147.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.50/4,058.34 = 1,147.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.50x = 4,058.34 × 1,147.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.50x = 4,655,484.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,655,484.15/2,707.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.48

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