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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,711.85, 4,067.70 and 1,151.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,711.85, 4,067.70 and 1,151.43 is: 1,727.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,711.85 : 4,067.70 = 1,151.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,711.85/4,067.70 = 1,151.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,711.85x = 4,067.70 × 1,151.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,711.85x = 4,683,671.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,683,671.81/2,711.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.11

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