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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.68, 4,070.40 and 1,131.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.68, 4,070.40 and 1,131.75 is: 1,697.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.68 : 4,070.40 = 1,131.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.68/4,070.40 = 1,131.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.68x = 4,070.40 × 1,131.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.68x = 4,606,663.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,606,663.32/2,713.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,697.57

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