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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,707.83, 4,063.59 and 1,147.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,707.83, 4,063.59 and 1,147.86 is: 1,722.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,707.83 : 4,063.59 = 1,147.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,707.83/4,063.59 = 1,147.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,707.83x = 4,063.59 × 1,147.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,707.83x = 4,664,432.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,664,432.42/2,707.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.57

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