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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,734.41, 4,099.49 and 1,173.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,734.41, 4,099.49 and 1,173.13 is: 1,758.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,734.41 : 4,099.49 = 1,173.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,734.41/4,099.49 = 1,173.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,734.41x = 4,099.49 × 1,173.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,734.41x = 4,809,242.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,809,242.75/2,734.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,758.79

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