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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.03, 3,908.45 and 1,143.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.03, 3,908.45 and 1,143.99 is: 1,716.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.03 : 3,908.45 = 1,143.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.03/3,908.45 = 1,143.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.03x = 3,908.45 × 1,143.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.03x = 4,471,230.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,471,230.58/2,605.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.39

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