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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,608.28, 3,910.29 and 1,146.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,608.28, 3,910.29 and 1,146.38 is: 1,718.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,608.28 : 3,910.29 = 1,146.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,608.28/3,910.29 = 1,146.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,608.28x = 3,910.29 × 1,146.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,608.28x = 4,482,678.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,482,678.25/2,608.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,718.63

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