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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.72, 3,797.58 and 1,298.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.72, 3,797.58 and 1,298.45 is: 1,947.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.72 : 3,797.58 = 1,298.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.72/3,797.58 = 1,298.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.72x = 3,797.58 × 1,298.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.72x = 4,930,960.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,930,960.75/2,531.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,947.67

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