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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,617.03, 3,926.91 and 1,157.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,617.03, 3,926.91 and 1,157.18 is: 1,736.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,617.03 : 3,926.91 = 1,157.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,617.03/3,926.91 = 1,157.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,617.03x = 3,926.91 × 1,157.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,617.03x = 4,544,141.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,544,141.71/2,617.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,736.38

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