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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.61, 3,780.72 and 1,134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.61, 3,780.72 and 1,134.48 is: 1,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.61 : 3,780.72 = 1,134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.61/3,780.72 = 1,134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.61x = 3,780.72 × 1,134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.61x = 4,289,151.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,289,151.23/2,522.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,700.28

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