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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.67, 3,778.54 and 1,134.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.67, 3,778.54 and 1,134.35 is: 1,700.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.67 : 3,778.54 = 1,134.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.67/3,778.54 = 1,134.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.67x = 3,778.54 × 1,134.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.67x = 4,286,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286,193.46/2,520.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.42

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