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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,380.90, 3,572.83 and 1,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,380.90, 3,572.83 and 1,148.44 is: 1,723.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,380.90 : 3,572.83 = 1,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,380.90/3,572.83 = 1,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,380.90x = 3,572.83 × 1,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,380.90x = 4,103,180.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,103,180.89/2,380.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.37

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