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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.10, 3,783.68 and 1,136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.10, 3,783.68 and 1,136.38 is: 1,704.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.10 : 3,783.68 = 1,136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.10/3,783.68 = 1,136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.10x = 3,783.68 × 1,136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.10x = 4,299,698.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,299,698.28/2,523.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.13

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