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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.16, 3,808.87 and 1,152.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.16, 3,808.87 and 1,152.60 is: 1,728.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.16 : 3,808.87 = 1,152.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.16/3,808.87 = 1,152.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.16x = 3,808.87 × 1,152.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.16x = 4,390,092.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,092.88/2,539.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.96

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