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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,901.16, 4,351.74 and 1,171

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,901.16, 4,351.74 and 1,171 is: 1,756.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,901.16 : 4,351.74 = 1,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,901.16/4,351.74 = 1,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,901.16x = 4,351.74 × 1,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,901.16x = 5,095,887.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095,887.54/2,901.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,756.50

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