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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,752.11, 4,126.41 and 1,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,752.11, 4,126.41 and 1,169.98 is: 1,754.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,752.11 : 4,126.41 = 1,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,752.11/4,126.41 = 1,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,752.11x = 4,126.41 × 1,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,752.11x = 4,827,817.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,827,817.17/2,752.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,754.22

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