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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,722.74, 4,083.08 and 1,161.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,722.74, 4,083.08 and 1,161.77 is: 1,742.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,722.74 : 4,083.08 = 1,161.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,722.74/4,083.08 = 1,161.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,722.74x = 4,083.08 × 1,161.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,722.74x = 4,743,573.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,743,573.63/2,722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,742.21

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