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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605, 3,908.78 and 1,143.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605, 3,908.78 and 1,143.96 is: 1,716.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605 : 3,908.78 = 1,143.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605/3,908.78 = 1,143.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605x = 3,908.78 × 1,143.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605x = 4,471,487.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,487.97/2,605
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.50

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