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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,383.96, 3,575.04 and 1,150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,383.96, 3,575.04 and 1,150.96 is: 1,726.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,383.96 : 3,575.04 = 1,150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,383.96/3,575.04 = 1,150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,383.96x = 3,575.04 × 1,150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,383.96x = 4,114,728.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,728.04/2,383.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.01

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