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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.50, 4,064.37 and 1,169.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.50, 4,064.37 and 1,169.50 is: 1,754.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.50 : 4,064.37 = 1,169.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.50/4,064.37 = 1,169.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.50x = 4,064.37 × 1,169.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.50x = 4,753,280.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,753,280.72/2,708.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.95

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