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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,613.82, 3,921.76 and 1,151.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,613.82, 3,921.76 and 1,151.96 is: 1,728.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,613.82 : 3,921.76 = 1,151.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,613.82/3,921.76 = 1,151.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,613.82x = 3,921.76 × 1,151.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,613.82x = 4,517,710.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,710.65/2,613.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.39

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