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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.03, 3,572.57 and 1,149.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.03, 3,572.57 and 1,149.99 is: 1,723.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.03 : 3,572.57 = 1,149.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.03/3,572.57 = 1,149.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.03x = 3,572.57 × 1,149.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.03x = 4,108,414.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,108,414.02/2,384.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.31

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