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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,449.55, 3,674.61 and 1,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,449.55, 3,674.61 and 1,150.71 is: 1,726.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,449.55 : 3,674.61 = 1,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,449.55/3,674.61 = 1,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,449.55x = 3,674.61 × 1,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,449.55x = 4,228,410.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,228,410.47/2,449.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.20

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