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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.50, 4,067.46 and 1,172.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.50, 4,067.46 and 1,172.50 is: 1,758.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.50 : 4,067.46 = 1,172.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.50/4,067.46 = 1,172.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.50x = 4,067.46 × 1,172.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.50x = 4,769,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,769,096.85/2,711.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.84

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