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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.31, 3,672.99 and 1,149.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.31, 3,672.99 and 1,149.07 is: 1,723.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.31 : 3,672.99 = 1,149.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.31/3,672.99 = 1,149.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.31x = 3,672.99 × 1,149.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.31x = 4,220,522.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220,522.62/2,448.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.85

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