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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.30, 3,574.41 and 1,151.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.30, 3,574.41 and 1,151.38 is: 1,726.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.30 : 3,574.41 = 1,151.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.30/3,574.41 = 1,151.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.30x = 3,574.41 × 1,151.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.30x = 4,115,504.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,115,504.19/2,383.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.81

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