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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.24, 3,783.55 and 1,135.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.24, 3,783.55 and 1,135.39 is: 1,702.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.24 : 3,783.55 = 1,135.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.24/3,783.55 = 1,135.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.24x = 3,783.55 × 1,135.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.24x = 4,295,804.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,295,804.83/2,523.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,702.50

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