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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.73, 3,783.47 and 1,206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.73, 3,783.47 and 1,206.74 is: 1,809.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.73 : 3,783.47 = 1,206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.73/3,783.47 = 1,206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.73x = 3,783.47 × 1,206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.73x = 4,565,664.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,565,664.59/2,523.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.09

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