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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,382.94, 3,576.71 and 1,151.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,382.94, 3,576.71 and 1,151.21 is: 1,727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,382.94 : 3,576.71 = 1,151.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,382.94/3,576.71 = 1,151.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,382.94x = 3,576.71 × 1,151.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,382.94x = 4,117,544.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,117,544.32/2,382.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.93

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