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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,603.64, 3,905.46 and 1,143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,603.64, 3,905.46 and 1,143.12 is: 1,714.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,603.64 : 3,905.46 = 1,143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,603.64/3,905.46 = 1,143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,603.64x = 3,905.46 × 1,143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,603.64x = 4,464,409.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,464,409.44/2,603.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.68

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