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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,718.54, 4,075.88 and 1,137.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,718.54, 4,075.88 and 1,137.21 is: 1,705.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,718.54 : 4,075.88 = 1,137.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,718.54/4,075.88 = 1,137.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,718.54x = 4,075.88 × 1,137.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,718.54x = 4,635,125.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,635,125.81/2,718.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,705.01

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