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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.88, 4,024.96 and 1,144.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.88, 4,024.96 and 1,144.32 is: 1,716.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.88 : 4,024.96 = 1,144.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.88/4,024.96 = 1,144.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.88x = 4,024.96 × 1,144.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.88x = 4,605,842.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605,842.23/2,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,716.75

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