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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,450.52, 3,675.75 and 1,151.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,450.52, 3,675.75 and 1,151.07 is: 1,726.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,450.52 : 3,675.75 = 1,151.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,450.52/3,675.75 = 1,151.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,450.52x = 3,675.75 × 1,151.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,450.52x = 4,231,045.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,231,045.55/2,450.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.59

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