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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.33, 4,095.24 and 1,172.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.33, 4,095.24 and 1,172.35 is: 1,757.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.33 : 4,095.24 = 1,172.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.33/4,095.24 = 1,172.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.33x = 4,095.24 × 1,172.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.33x = 4,801,054.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,054.61/2,731.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.77

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