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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,605.59, 3,906.09 and 1,143.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,605.59, 3,906.09 and 1,143.63 is: 1,714.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,605.59 : 3,906.09 = 1,143.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,605.59/3,906.09 = 1,143.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,605.59x = 3,906.09 × 1,143.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,605.59x = 4,467,121.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,467,121.71/2,605.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.44

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