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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,614.33, 3,922.52 and 1,152.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,614.33, 3,922.52 and 1,152.46 is: 1,729.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,614.33 : 3,922.52 = 1,152.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,614.33/3,922.52 = 1,152.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,614.33x = 3,922.52 × 1,152.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,614.33x = 4,520,522.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,520,522.02/2,614.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.13

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