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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.09, 3,919.46 and 1,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.09, 3,919.46 and 1,152.63 is: 1,727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.09 : 3,919.46 = 1,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.09/3,919.46 = 1,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.09x = 3,919.46 × 1,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.09x = 4,517,681.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,517,681.42/2,615.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.55

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