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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,719.52, 4,076.43 and 1,160.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,719.52, 4,076.43 and 1,160.26 is: 1,739.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,719.52 : 4,076.43 = 1,160.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,719.52/4,076.43 = 1,160.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,719.52x = 4,076.43 × 1,160.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,719.52x = 4,729,718.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,718.67/2,719.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.17

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