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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,448.76, 3,673.42 and 1,132.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,448.76, 3,673.42 and 1,132.20 is: 1,698.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,448.76 : 3,673.42 = 1,132.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,448.76/3,673.42 = 1,132.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,448.76x = 3,673.42 × 1,132.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,448.76x = 4,159,046.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,159,046.12/2,448.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,698.43

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