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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,461.41, 3,692.79 and 1,144.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,461.41, 3,692.79 and 1,144.08 is: 1,716.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,461.41 : 3,692.79 = 1,144.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,461.41/3,692.79 = 1,144.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,461.41x = 3,692.79 × 1,144.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,461.41x = 4,224,847.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,224,847.18/2,461.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.43

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