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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,638.17, 3,955.41 and 1,156.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,638.17, 3,955.41 and 1,156.68 is: 1,734.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,638.17 : 3,955.41 = 1,156.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,638.17/3,955.41 = 1,156.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,638.17x = 3,955.41 × 1,156.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,638.17x = 4,575,143.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,575,143.64/2,638.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.21

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