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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,729.84, 4,095.43 and 1,169.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,729.84, 4,095.43 and 1,169.91 is: 1,755.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,729.84 : 4,095.43 = 1,169.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,729.84/4,095.43 = 1,169.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,729.84x = 4,095.43 × 1,169.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,729.84x = 4,791,281.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,791,281.59/2,729.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,755.15

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