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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,539.92, 3,808.98 and 1,152.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,539.92, 3,808.98 and 1,152.09 is: 1,727.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,539.92 : 3,808.98 = 1,152.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,539.92/3,808.98 = 1,152.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,539.92x = 3,808.98 × 1,152.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,539.92x = 4,388,287.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388,287.77/2,539.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.73

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