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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.06, 4,240.51 and 1,161.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.06, 4,240.51 and 1,161.13 is: 1,741.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.06 : 4,240.51 = 1,161.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.06/4,240.51 = 1,161.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.06x = 4,240.51 × 1,161.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.06x = 4,923,769.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,923,769.87/2,827.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,741.66

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