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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,604.13, 3,908.24 and 1,144.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,604.13, 3,908.24 and 1,144.28 is: 1,717.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,604.13 : 3,908.24 = 1,144.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,604.13/3,908.24 = 1,144.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,604.13x = 3,908.24 × 1,144.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,604.13x = 4,472,120.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,472,120.87/2,604.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.32

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