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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,720.54, 4,081.52 and 1,160.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,720.54, 4,081.52 and 1,160.63 is: 1,741.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,720.54 : 4,081.52 = 1,160.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,720.54/4,081.52 = 1,160.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,720.54x = 4,081.52 × 1,160.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,720.54x = 4,737,114.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,737,114.15/2,720.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.24

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