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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,456.26, 3,683.40 and 1,156.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,456.26, 3,683.40 and 1,156.84 is: 1,734.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,456.26 : 3,683.40 = 1,156.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,456.26/3,683.40 = 1,156.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,456.26x = 3,683.40 × 1,156.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,456.26x = 4,261,104.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,261,104.46/2,456.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.79

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