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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,467.45, 3,698.58 and 1,150.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,467.45, 3,698.58 and 1,150.12 is: 1,723.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,467.45 : 3,698.58 = 1,150.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,467.45/3,698.58 = 1,150.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,467.45x = 3,698.58 × 1,150.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,467.45x = 4,253,798.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,253,798.96/2,467.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.97

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