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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.83, 3,799.62 and 1,147.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.83, 3,799.62 and 1,147.11 is: 1,720.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.83 : 3,799.62 = 1,147.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.83/3,799.62 = 1,147.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.83x = 3,799.62 × 1,147.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.83x = 4,358,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,358,567.85/2,533.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,720.15

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