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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,322.52, 3,479.86 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,322.52, 3,479.86 and 1,150.96 is: 1,724.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,322.52 : 3,479.86 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,322.52/3,479.86 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,322.52x = 3,479.86 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,322.52x = 4,005,179.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,179.67/2,322.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.50

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