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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,708.80, 4,064.03 and 1,147.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,708.80, 4,064.03 and 1,147.99 is: 1,722.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,708.80 : 4,064.03 = 1,147.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,708.80/4,064.03 = 1,147.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,708.80x = 4,064.03 × 1,147.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,708.80x = 4,665,465.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,665,465.80/2,708.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.34

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