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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,534.61, 3,803.93 and 1,148.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,534.61, 3,803.93 and 1,148.05 is: 1,722.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,534.61 : 3,803.93 = 1,148.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,534.61/3,803.93 = 1,148.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,534.61x = 3,803.93 × 1,148.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,534.61x = 4,367,101.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,367,101.84/2,534.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,722.99

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