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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.50, 3,575.25 and 1,151.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.50, 3,575.25 and 1,151.94 is: 1,727.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.50 : 3,575.25 = 1,151.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.50/3,575.25 = 1,151.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.50x = 3,575.25 × 1,151.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.50x = 4,118,473.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,473.49/2,383.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,727.91

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