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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.14, 4,066.28 and 1,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.14, 4,066.28 and 1,150.48 is: 1,726.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.14 : 4,066.28 = 1,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.14/4,066.28 = 1,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.14x = 4,066.28 × 1,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.14x = 4,678,173.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,678,173.81/2,710.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.17

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