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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.83, 4,068.87 and 1,153.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.83, 4,068.87 and 1,153.45 is: 1,729.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.83 : 4,068.87 = 1,153.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.83/4,068.87 = 1,153.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.83x = 4,068.87 × 1,153.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.83x = 4,693,238.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,693,238.10/2,713.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.38

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