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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.46, 4,080.57 and 1,160.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.46, 4,080.57 and 1,160.18 is: 1,738.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.46 : 4,080.57 = 1,160.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.46/4,080.57 = 1,160.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.46x = 4,080.57 × 1,160.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.46x = 4,734,175.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,734,175.30/2,722.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,738.94

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