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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,612.88, 3,917.07 and 1,150.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,612.88, 3,917.07 and 1,150.92 is: 1,725.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,612.88 : 3,917.07 = 1,150.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,612.88/3,917.07 = 1,150.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,612.88x = 3,917.07 × 1,150.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,612.88x = 4,508,234.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,508,234.20/2,612.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.39

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