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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.33, 3,785.45 and 1,042.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.33, 3,785.45 and 1,042.55 is: 1,564.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.33 : 3,785.45 = 1,042.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.33/3,785.45 = 1,042.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.33x = 3,785.45 × 1,042.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.33x = 3,946,515.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,946,515.68/2,523.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.01

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