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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,623.92, 3,936.09 and 1,143.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,623.92, 3,936.09 and 1,143.18 is: 1,714.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,623.92 : 3,936.09 = 1,143.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,623.92/3,936.09 = 1,143.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,623.92x = 3,936.09 × 1,143.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,623.92x = 4,499,663.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,499,663.65/2,623.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.87

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