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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,609.06, 3,914.84 and 1,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,609.06, 3,914.84 and 1,148.02 is: 1,722.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,609.06 : 3,914.84 = 1,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,609.06/3,914.84 = 1,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,609.06x = 3,914.84 × 1,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,609.06x = 4,494,307.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,494,307.70/2,609.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.58

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