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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,912.48, 4,370.44 and 1,157.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,912.48, 4,370.44 and 1,157.66 is: 1,737.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,912.48 : 4,370.44 = 1,157.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,912.48/4,370.44 = 1,157.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,912.48x = 4,370.44 × 1,157.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,912.48x = 5,059,483.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059,483.57/2,912.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,737.17

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