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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.12, 3,574.68 and 1,150.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.12, 3,574.68 and 1,150.48 is: 1,725.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.12 : 3,574.68 = 1,150.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.12/3,574.68 = 1,150.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.12x = 3,574.68 × 1,150.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.12x = 4,112,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,112,597.85/2,383.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.72

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