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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,616.36, 3,924.54 and 1,157

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,616.36, 3,924.54 and 1,157 is: 1,735.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,616.36 : 3,924.54 = 1,157 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,616.36/3,924.54 = 1,157/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,616.36x = 3,924.54 × 1,157
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,616.36x = 4,540,692.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540,692.78/2,616.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,735.50

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