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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,730.89, 4,095.59 and 1,170.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,730.89, 4,095.59 and 1,170.12 is: 1,754.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,730.89 : 4,095.59 = 1,170.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,730.89/4,095.59 = 1,170.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,730.89x = 4,095.59 × 1,170.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,730.89x = 4,792,331.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,331.77/2,730.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.86

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