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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,715.33, 4,070.60 and 1,175.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,715.33, 4,070.60 and 1,175.49 is: 1,762.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,715.33 : 4,070.60 = 1,175.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,715.33/4,070.60 = 1,175.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,715.33x = 4,070.60 × 1,175.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,715.33x = 4,784,943.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,784,943.72/2,715.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,762.20

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