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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.58, 4,065.93 and 1,172.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.58, 4,065.93 and 1,172.22 is: 1,757.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.58 : 4,065.93 = 1,172.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.58/4,065.93 = 1,172.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.58x = 4,065.93 × 1,172.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.58x = 4,766,164.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,164.46/2,711.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.71

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