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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.33, 3,925.52 and 1,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.33, 3,925.52 and 1,154.46 is: 1,732.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.33 : 3,925.52 = 1,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.33/3,925.52 = 1,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.33x = 3,925.52 × 1,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.33x = 4,531,850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,531,850.05/2,616.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.14

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