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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,468.12, 3,703.09 and 1,152.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,468.12, 3,703.09 and 1,152.61 is: 1,729.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,468.12 : 3,703.09 = 1,152.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,468.12/3,703.09 = 1,152.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,468.12x = 3,703.09 × 1,152.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,468.12x = 4,268,206.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,268,206.43/2,468.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,729.34

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