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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.52, 3,681.80 and 1,155.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.52, 3,681.80 and 1,155.04 is: 1,732.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.52 : 3,681.80 = 1,155.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.52/3,681.80 = 1,155.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.52x = 3,681.80 × 1,155.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.52x = 4,252,626.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,252,626.27/2,454.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.57

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