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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,385.72, 3,575.43 and 1,150.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,385.72, 3,575.43 and 1,150.88 is: 1,724.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,385.72 : 3,575.43 = 1,150.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,385.72/3,575.43 = 1,150.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,385.72x = 3,575.43 × 1,150.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,385.72x = 4,114,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114,873.00/2,385.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.79

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