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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.51, 3,576.07 and 1,150.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.51, 3,576.07 and 1,150.79 is: 1,727.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.51 : 3,576.07 = 1,150.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.51/3,576.07 = 1,150.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.51x = 3,576.07 × 1,150.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.51x = 4,115,305.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,305.60/2,382.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.30

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