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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,903.67, 4,356.63 and 1,149.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,903.67, 4,356.63 and 1,149.57 is: 1,724.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,903.67 : 4,356.63 = 1,149.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,903.67/4,356.63 = 1,149.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,903.67x = 4,356.63 × 1,149.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,903.67x = 5,008,251.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,008,251.15/2,903.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,724.80

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