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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,733.79, 4,097.25 and 1,171.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,733.79, 4,097.25 and 1,171.94 is: 1,756.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,733.79 : 4,097.25 = 1,171.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,733.79/4,097.25 = 1,171.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,733.79x = 4,097.25 × 1,171.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,733.79x = 4,801,740.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,801,740.31/2,733.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.44

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