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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,655.15, 3,981.62 and 1,154.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,655.15, 3,981.62 and 1,154.27 is: 1,730.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,655.15 : 3,981.62 = 1,154.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,655.15/3,981.62 = 1,154.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,655.15x = 3,981.62 × 1,154.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,655.15x = 4,595,838.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,595,838.84/2,655.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,730.91

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