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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.35, 3,780.50 and 1,134.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.35, 3,780.50 and 1,134.45 is: 1,700.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.35 : 3,780.50 = 1,134.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.35/3,780.50 = 1,134.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.35x = 3,780.50 × 1,134.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.35x = 4,288,782.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,782.55/2,521.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.99

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