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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.30, 3,784.50 and 1,134.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.30, 3,784.50 and 1,134.68 is: 1,702.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.30 : 3,784.50 = 1,134.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.30/3,784.50 = 1,134.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.30x = 3,784.50 × 1,134.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.30x = 4,294,196.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,294,196.46/2,522.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.49

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