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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,536.53, 3,804.21 and 1,148.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,536.53, 3,804.21 and 1,148.94 is: 1,723.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,536.53 : 3,804.21 = 1,148.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,536.53/3,804.21 = 1,148.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,536.53x = 3,804.21 × 1,148.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,536.53x = 4,370,809.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,370,809.04/2,536.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,723.15

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