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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.37, 3,577.33 and 1,151.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.37, 3,577.33 and 1,151.92 is: 1,728.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.37 : 3,577.33 = 1,151.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.37/3,577.33 = 1,151.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.37x = 3,577.33 × 1,151.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.37x = 4,120,786.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,120,786.15/2,384.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,728.25

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