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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.06, 3,801.46 and 1,147.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.06, 3,801.46 and 1,147.36 is: 1,721.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.06 : 3,801.46 = 1,147.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.06/3,801.46 = 1,147.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.06x = 3,801.46 × 1,147.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.06x = 4,361,643.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,361,643.15/2,534.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,721.21

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