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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.22, 3,920.82 and 1,132.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.22, 3,920.82 and 1,132.56 is: 1,698.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.22 : 3,920.82 = 1,132.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.22/3,920.82 = 1,132.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.22x = 3,920.82 × 1,132.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.22x = 4,440,563.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,563.90/2,614.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.62

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