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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,732.46, 4,098.69 and 1,171.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,732.46, 4,098.69 and 1,171.45 is: 1,757.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,732.46 : 4,098.69 = 1,171.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,732.46/4,098.69 = 1,171.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,732.46x = 4,098.69 × 1,171.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,732.46x = 4,801,416.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,416.25/2,732.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,757.18

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