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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,452.12, 3,674.90 and 1,150.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,452.12, 3,674.90 and 1,150.86 is: 1,724.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,452.12 : 3,674.90 = 1,150.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,452.12/3,674.90 = 1,150.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,452.12x = 3,674.90 × 1,150.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,452.12x = 4,229,295.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,229,295.41/2,452.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.75

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