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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.58, 4,095.06 and 1,168.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.58, 4,095.06 and 1,168.80 is: 1,753.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.58 : 4,095.06 = 1,168.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.58/4,095.06 = 1,168.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.58x = 4,095.06 × 1,168.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.58x = 4,786,306.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,786,306.13/2,729.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.50

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