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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,401.85, 3,600.64 and 1,151.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,401.85, 3,600.64 and 1,151.76 is: 1,726.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,401.85 : 3,600.64 = 1,151.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,401.85/3,600.64 = 1,151.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,401.85x = 3,600.64 × 1,151.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,401.85x = 4,147,067.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147,067.37/2,401.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.62

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