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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.96, 3,802.62 and 1,148.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.96, 3,802.62 and 1,148.92 is: 1,724.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.96 : 3,802.62 = 1,148.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.96/3,802.62 = 1,148.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.96x = 3,802.62 × 1,148.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.96x = 4,368,906.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,368,906.17/2,533.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.14

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