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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.18, 3,681.70 and 1,139.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.18, 3,681.70 and 1,139.26 is: 1,709.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.18 : 3,681.70 = 1,139.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.18/3,681.70 = 1,139.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.18x = 3,681.70 × 1,139.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.18x = 4,194,413.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,194,413.54/2,454.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.09

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