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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.52, 4,062.91 and 1,168.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.52, 4,062.91 and 1,168.52 is: 1,753.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.52 : 4,062.91 = 1,168.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.52/4,062.91 = 1,168.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.52x = 4,062.91 × 1,168.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.52x = 4,747,601.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,747,601.54/2,707.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.48

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