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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,735.46, 4,101.54 and 1,152.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,735.46, 4,101.54 and 1,152.29 is: 1,727.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,735.46 : 4,101.54 = 1,152.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,735.46/4,101.54 = 1,152.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,735.46x = 4,101.54 × 1,152.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,735.46x = 4,726,163.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,726,163.53/2,735.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.74

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