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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,321.49, 3,482.84 and 1,151.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,321.49, 3,482.84 and 1,151.45 is: 1,727.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,321.49 : 3,482.84 = 1,151.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,321.49/3,482.84 = 1,151.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,321.49x = 3,482.84 × 1,151.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,321.49x = 4,010,292.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,292.95/2,321.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.47

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