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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.60, 3,783.87 and 1,136.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.60, 3,783.87 and 1,136.70 is: 1,704.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.60 : 3,783.87 = 1,136.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.60/3,783.87 = 1,136.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.60x = 3,783.87 × 1,136.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.60x = 4,301,125.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,301,125.03/2,523.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.36

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