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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.40, 4,094.07 and 1,168.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.40, 4,094.07 and 1,168.08 is: 1,752.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.40 : 4,094.07 = 1,168.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.40/4,094.07 = 1,168.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.40x = 4,094.07 × 1,168.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.40x = 4,782,181.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,782,181.55/2,729.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,752.10

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