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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.70, 3,785.96 and 1,137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.70, 3,785.96 and 1,137.52 is: 1,706.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.70 : 3,785.96 = 1,137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.70/3,785.96 = 1,137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.70x = 3,785.96 × 1,137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.70x = 4,306,605.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,306,605.22/2,523.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.46

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