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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,710.37, 4,066.28 and 1,150.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,710.37, 4,066.28 and 1,150.43 is: 1,725.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,710.37 : 4,066.28 = 1,150.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,710.37/4,066.28 = 1,150.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,710.37x = 4,066.28 × 1,150.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,710.37x = 4,677,974.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,677,974.91/2,710.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.96

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