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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,384.64, 3,572.91 and 1,152.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,384.64, 3,572.91 and 1,152.63 is: 1,726.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,384.64 : 3,572.91 = 1,152.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,384.64/3,572.91 = 1,152.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,384.64x = 3,572.91 × 1,152.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,384.64x = 4,118,243.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,118,243.25/2,384.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.99

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