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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,721.71, 4,079.45 and 1,159.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,721.71, 4,079.45 and 1,159.43 is: 1,737.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,721.71 : 4,079.45 = 1,159.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,721.71/4,079.45 = 1,159.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,721.71x = 4,079.45 × 1,159.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,721.71x = 4,729,810.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,729,810.52/2,721.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.81

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