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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.52, 3,918.92 and 1,151.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.52, 3,918.92 and 1,151.69 is: 1,727.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.52 : 3,918.92 = 1,151.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.52/3,918.92 = 1,151.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.52x = 3,918.92 × 1,151.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.52x = 4,513,355.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,513,355.62/2,612.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.59

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