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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.37, 3,910.33 and 1,146.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.37, 3,910.33 and 1,146.16 is: 1,718.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.37 : 3,910.33 = 1,146.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.37/3,910.33 = 1,146.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.37x = 3,910.33 × 1,146.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.37x = 4,481,863.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,863.83/2,607.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.92

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