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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.48, 3,673.55 and 1,153.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.48, 3,673.55 and 1,153.52 is: 1,729.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.48 : 3,673.55 = 1,153.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.48/3,673.55 = 1,153.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.48x = 3,673.55 × 1,153.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.48x = 4,237,497.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,237,497.91/2,450.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.26

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