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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.52, 3,810.48 and 1,153.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.52, 3,810.48 and 1,153.28 is: 1,730.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.52 : 3,810.48 = 1,153.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.52/3,810.48 = 1,153.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.52x = 3,810.48 × 1,153.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.52x = 4,394,550.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,394,550.37/2,539.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.46

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