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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,909.13, 4,363.79 and 1,154.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,909.13, 4,363.79 and 1,154.46 is: 1,731.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,909.13 : 4,363.79 = 1,154.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,909.13/4,363.79 = 1,154.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,909.13x = 4,363.79 × 1,154.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,909.13x = 5,037,821.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,037,821.00/2,909.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,731.73

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