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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,611.98, 3,918.78 and 1,151.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,611.98, 3,918.78 and 1,151.28 is: 1,727.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,611.98 : 3,918.78 = 1,151.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,611.98/3,918.78 = 1,151.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,611.98x = 3,918.78 × 1,151.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,611.98x = 4,511,613.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,511,613.04/2,611.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.28

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