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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.41, 3,701.44 and 1,150.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.41, 3,701.44 and 1,150.50 is: 1,725.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.41 : 3,701.44 = 1,150.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.41/3,701.44 = 1,150.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.41x = 3,701.44 × 1,150.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.41x = 4,258,506.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258,506.72/2,467.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.91

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