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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,381.13, 3,570.08 and 1,149.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,381.13, 3,570.08 and 1,149.12 is: 1,722.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,381.13 : 3,570.08 = 1,149.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,381.13/3,570.08 = 1,149.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,381.13x = 3,570.08 × 1,149.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,381.13x = 4,102,444.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,102,444.58/2,381.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.90

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