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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,910.42, 4,367.43 and 1,155.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,910.42, 4,367.43 and 1,155.12 is: 1,733.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,910.42 : 4,367.43 = 1,155.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,910.42/4,367.43 = 1,155.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,910.42x = 4,367.43 × 1,155.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,910.42x = 5,044,905.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,044,905.74/2,910.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,733.39

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