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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.02, 4,077.18 and 1,160.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.02, 4,077.18 and 1,160.76 is: 1,739.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.02 : 4,077.18 = 1,160.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.02/4,077.18 = 1,160.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.02x = 4,077.18 × 1,160.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.02x = 4,732,627.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,732,627.46/2,720.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,739.92

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