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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.12, 3,910.68 and 1,148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.12, 3,910.68 and 1,148.04 is: 1,722.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.12 : 3,910.68 = 1,148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.12/3,910.68 = 1,148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.12x = 3,910.68 × 1,148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.12x = 4,489,617.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,489,617.07/2,607.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.06

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