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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,728.14, 4,092.54 and 1,168.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,728.14, 4,092.54 and 1,168.35 is: 1,752.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,728.14 : 4,092.54 = 1,168.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,728.14/4,092.54 = 1,168.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,728.14x = 4,092.54 × 1,168.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,728.14x = 4,781,519.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,519.11/2,728.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.67

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