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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.81, 3,782.91 and 1,134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.81, 3,782.91 and 1,134.96 is: 1,701.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.81 : 3,782.91 = 1,134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.81/3,782.91 = 1,134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.81x = 3,782.91 × 1,134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.81x = 4,293,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,293,451.53/2,522.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,701.85

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