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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.16, 3,701.28 and 1,149.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.16, 3,701.28 and 1,149.96 is: 1,725.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.16 : 3,701.28 = 1,149.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.16/3,701.28 = 1,149.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.16x = 3,701.28 × 1,149.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.16x = 4,256,323.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,256,323.95/2,467.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.19

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