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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,537.65, 3,805.33 and 1,150.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,537.65, 3,805.33 and 1,150.93 is: 1,725.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,537.65 : 3,805.33 = 1,150.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,537.65/3,805.33 = 1,150.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,537.65x = 3,805.33 × 1,150.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,537.65x = 4,379,668.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,379,668.46/2,537.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,725.88

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