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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.55, 4,094.73 and 1,171.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.55, 4,094.73 and 1,171.25 is: 1,756.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.55 : 4,094.73 = 1,171.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.55/4,094.73 = 1,171.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.55x = 4,094.73 × 1,171.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.55x = 4,795,952.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,795,952.51/2,730.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.41

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