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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.63, 3,673.82 and 1,132.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.63, 3,673.82 and 1,132.99 is: 1,699.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.63 : 3,673.82 = 1,132.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.63/3,673.82 = 1,132.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.63x = 3,673.82 × 1,132.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.63x = 4,162,394.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162,394.97/2,448.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.89

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