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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,712.48, 4,068.39 and 1,153.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,712.48, 4,068.39 and 1,153.11 is: 1,729.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,712.48 : 4,068.39 = 1,153.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,712.48/4,068.39 = 1,153.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,712.48x = 4,068.39 × 1,153.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,712.48x = 4,691,301.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,691,301.19/2,712.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.52

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