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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,615.78, 3,925.04 and 1,155.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,615.78, 3,925.04 and 1,155.93 is: 1,734.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,615.78 : 3,925.04 = 1,155.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,615.78/3,925.04 = 1,155.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,615.78x = 3,925.04 × 1,155.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,615.78x = 4,537,065.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,537,065.71/2,615.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.50

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