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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.67, 3,573.31 and 1,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.67, 3,573.31 and 1,148.94 is: 1,724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.67 : 3,573.31 = 1,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.67/3,573.31 = 1,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.67x = 3,573.31 × 1,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.67x = 4,105,533.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,105,533.63/2,380.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.53

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