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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.31, 4,067.59 and 1,151.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.31, 4,067.59 and 1,151.36 is: 1,727.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.31 : 4,067.59 = 1,151.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.31/4,067.59 = 1,151.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.31x = 4,067.59 × 1,151.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.31x = 4,683,280.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,280.74/2,711.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.31

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