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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.26, 3,575.70 and 1,150.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.26, 3,575.70 and 1,150.54 is: 1,726.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.26 : 3,575.70 = 1,150.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.26/3,575.70 = 1,150.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.26x = 3,575.70 × 1,150.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.26x = 4,113,985.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113,985.88/2,382.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.93

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