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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.08, 4,059.96 and 1,168

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.08, 4,059.96 and 1,168 is: 1,751.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.08 : 4,059.96 = 1,168 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.08/4,059.96 = 1,168/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.08x = 4,059.96 × 1,168
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.08x = 4,742,033.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,742,033.28/2,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.07

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