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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,451.65, 3,677.27 and 1,135.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,451.65, 3,677.27 and 1,135.13 is: 1,702.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,451.65 : 3,677.27 = 1,135.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,451.65/3,677.27 = 1,135.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,451.65x = 3,677.27 × 1,135.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,451.65x = 4,174,155.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,174,155.43/2,451.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.59

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