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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.28, 3,923.26 and 1,154.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.28, 3,923.26 and 1,154.24 is: 1,731.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.28 : 3,923.26 = 1,154.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.28/3,923.26 = 1,154.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.28x = 3,923.26 × 1,154.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.28x = 4,528,383.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,528,383.62/2,615.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.51

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