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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.08, 3,801.93 and 1,148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.08, 3,801.93 and 1,148.44 is: 1,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.08 : 3,801.93 = 1,148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.08/3,801.93 = 1,148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.08x = 3,801.93 × 1,148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.08x = 4,366,288.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,366,288.49/2,534.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.03

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