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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,731.84, 4,094.33 and 1,170

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,731.84, 4,094.33 and 1,170 is: 1,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,731.84 : 4,094.33 = 1,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,731.84/4,094.33 = 1,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,731.84x = 4,094.33 × 1,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,731.84x = 4,790,360.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,790,360.25/2,731.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,753.53

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