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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.02, 3,774.90 and 1,129.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.02, 3,774.90 and 1,129.58 is: 1,694.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.02 : 3,774.90 = 1,129.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.02/3,774.90 = 1,129.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.02x = 3,774.90 × 1,129.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.02x = 4,264,051.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,264,051.54/2,517.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,694.09

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