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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.08, 4,062.72 and 1,170.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.08, 4,062.72 and 1,170.24 is: 1,754.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.08 : 4,062.72 = 1,170.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.08/4,062.72 = 1,170.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.08x = 4,062.72 × 1,170.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.08x = 4,754,357.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,754,357.45/2,710.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.32

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