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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,607.40, 3,911.42 and 1,146.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,607.40, 3,911.42 and 1,146.92 is: 1,720.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,607.40 : 3,911.42 = 1,146.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,607.40/3,911.42 = 1,146.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,607.40x = 3,911.42 × 1,146.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,607.40x = 4,486,085.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,486,085.83/2,607.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.52

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