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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.63, 4,063.06 and 1,168.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.63, 4,063.06 and 1,168.63 is: 1,753.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.63 : 4,063.06 = 1,168.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.63/4,063.06 = 1,168.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.63x = 4,063.06 × 1,168.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.63x = 4,748,193.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,748,193.49/2,707.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.64

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