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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,304.16, 3,452.96 and 1,150.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,304.16, 3,452.96 and 1,150.72 is: 1,724.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,304.16 : 3,452.96 = 1,150.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,304.16/3,452.96 = 1,150.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,304.16x = 3,452.96 × 1,150.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,304.16x = 3,973,390.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,390.13/2,304.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.44

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