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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.14, 4,093.21 and 1,170.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.14, 4,093.21 and 1,170.73 is: 1,754.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.14 : 4,093.21 = 1,170.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.14/4,093.21 = 1,170.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.14x = 4,093.21 × 1,170.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.14x = 4,792,043.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,792,043.74/2,731.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.59

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