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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.65, 3,808.33 and 1,152.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.65, 3,808.33 and 1,152.93 is: 1,728.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.65 : 3,808.33 = 1,152.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.65/3,808.33 = 1,152.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.65x = 3,808.33 × 1,152.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.65x = 4,390,737.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,390,737.91/2,539.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.88

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