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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,827.24, 4,239.26 and 1,160.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,827.24, 4,239.26 and 1,160.90 is: 1,740.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,827.24 : 4,239.26 = 1,160.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,827.24/4,239.26 = 1,160.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,827.24x = 4,239.26 × 1,160.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,827.24x = 4,921,356.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921,356.93/2,827.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,740.69

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