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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,760.83, 4,141.23 and 1,117.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,760.83, 4,141.23 and 1,117.38 is: 1,676.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,760.83 : 4,141.23 = 1,117.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,760.83/4,141.23 = 1,117.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,760.83x = 4,141.23 × 1,117.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,760.83x = 4,627,347.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,627,347.30/2,760.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,676.07

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