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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,602.80, 3,903.66 and 1,141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,602.80, 3,903.66 and 1,141.56 is: 1,712.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,602.80 : 3,903.66 = 1,141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,602.80/3,903.66 = 1,141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,602.80x = 3,903.66 × 1,141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,602.80x = 4,456,262.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,456,262.11/2,602.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.10

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