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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.37, 4,062.69 and 1,146.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.37, 4,062.69 and 1,146.81 is: 1,720.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.37 : 4,062.69 = 1,146.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.37/4,062.69 = 1,146.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.37x = 4,062.69 × 1,146.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.37x = 4,659,133.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,659,133.52/2,708.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.27

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