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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,885.95, 4,329.64 and 1,154.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,885.95, 4,329.64 and 1,154.53 is: 1,732.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,885.95 : 4,329.64 = 1,154.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,885.95/4,329.64 = 1,154.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,885.95x = 4,329.64 × 1,154.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,885.95x = 4,998,689.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998,689.89/2,885.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,732.08

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