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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.03, 3,806.97 and 1,151.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.03, 3,806.97 and 1,151.04 is: 1,726.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.03 : 3,806.97 = 1,151.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.03/3,806.97 = 1,151.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.03x = 3,806.97 × 1,151.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.03x = 4,381,974.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,381,974.75/2,538.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,726.53

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