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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.86, 3,781.49 and 1,134.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.86, 3,781.49 and 1,134.01 is: 1,700.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.86 : 3,781.49 = 1,134.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.86/3,781.49 = 1,134.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.86x = 3,781.49 × 1,134.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.86x = 4,288,247.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,288,247.47/2,521.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.43

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