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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,724.04, 4,086.06 and 1,162.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,724.04, 4,086.06 and 1,162.73 is: 1,744.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,724.04 : 4,086.06 = 1,162.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,724.04/4,086.06 = 1,162.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,724.04x = 4,086.06 × 1,162.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,724.04x = 4,750,984.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,750,984.54/2,724.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,744.10

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