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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.34, 3,907.20 and 1,144.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.34, 3,907.20 and 1,144.10 is: 1,715.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.34 : 3,907.20 = 1,144.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.34/3,907.20 = 1,144.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.34x = 3,907.20 × 1,144.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.34x = 4,470,227.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,470,227.52/2,605.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.79

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