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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.33, 4,092.08 and 1,168.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.33, 4,092.08 and 1,168.49 is: 1,751.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.33 : 4,092.08 = 1,168.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.33/4,092.08 = 1,168.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.33x = 4,092.08 × 1,168.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.33x = 4,781,558.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,781,558.95/2,730.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,751.28

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