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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.08, 3,978.72 and 1,114.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.08, 3,978.72 and 1,114.24 is: 1,670.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.08 : 3,978.72 = 1,114.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.08/3,978.72 = 1,114.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.08x = 3,978.72 × 1,114.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.08x = 4,433,248.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,433,248.97/2,654.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,670.35

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