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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,644.51, 3,966.79 and 1,143.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,644.51, 3,966.79 and 1,143.38 is: 1,715.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,644.51 : 3,966.79 = 1,143.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,644.51/3,966.79 = 1,143.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,644.51x = 3,966.79 × 1,143.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,644.51x = 4,535,548.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,535,548.35/2,644.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,715.08

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