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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.24, 3,780.83 and 1,133.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.24, 3,780.83 and 1,133.54 is: 1,700.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.24 : 3,780.83 = 1,133.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.24/3,780.83 = 1,133.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.24x = 3,780.83 × 1,133.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.24x = 4,285,722.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,285,722.04/2,520.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.52

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