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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.99, 3,780.18 and 1,133.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.99, 3,780.18 and 1,133.14 is: 1,699.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.99 : 3,780.18 = 1,133.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.99/3,780.18 = 1,133.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.99x = 3,780.18 × 1,133.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.99x = 4,283,473.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,283,473.17/2,520.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,699.12

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