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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,654.48, 3,982.36 and 1,115.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,654.48, 3,982.36 and 1,115.60 is: 1,673.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,654.48 : 3,982.36 = 1,115.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,654.48/3,982.36 = 1,115.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,654.48x = 3,982.36 × 1,115.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,654.48x = 4,442,720.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442,720.82/2,654.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,673.67

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