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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,713.88, 4,071.52 and 1,153.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,713.88, 4,071.52 and 1,153.94 is: 1,731.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,713.88 : 4,071.52 = 1,153.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,713.88/4,071.52 = 1,153.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,713.88x = 4,071.52 × 1,153.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,713.88x = 4,698,289.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,698,289.79/2,713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.21

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