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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.80, 3,782.70 and 1,135.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.80, 3,782.70 and 1,135.62 is: 1,703.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.80 : 3,782.70 = 1,135.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.80/3,782.70 = 1,135.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.80x = 3,782.70 × 1,135.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.80x = 4,295,709.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,709.77/2,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,703.43

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