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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,637.16, 3,953.90 and 1,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,637.16, 3,953.90 and 1,155.66 is: 1,732.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,637.16 : 3,953.90 = 1,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,637.16/3,953.90 = 1,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,637.16x = 3,953.90 × 1,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,637.16x = 4,569,364.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,364.07/2,637.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.68

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