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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.12, 3,982.62 and 1,115.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.12, 3,982.62 and 1,115.08 is: 1,673.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.12 : 3,982.62 = 1,115.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.12/3,982.62 = 1,115.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.12x = 3,982.62 × 1,115.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.12x = 4,440,939.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440,939.91/2,654.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.22

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