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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.72, 3,781.26 and 1,370.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.72, 3,781.26 and 1,370.28 is: 2,053.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.72 : 3,781.26 = 1,370.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.72/3,781.26 = 1,370.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.72x = 3,781.26 × 1,370.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.72x = 5,181,384.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,181,384.95/2,523.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,053.07

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