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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.58, 3,797.38 and 1,144.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.58, 3,797.38 and 1,144.68 is: 1,717.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.58 : 3,797.38 = 1,144.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.58/3,797.38 = 1,144.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.58x = 3,797.38 × 1,144.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.58x = 4,346,784.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,346,784.94/2,531.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.02

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