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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.78, 3,783.78 and 1,290.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.78, 3,783.78 and 1,290.60 is: 1,934.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.78 : 3,783.78 = 1,290.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.78/3,783.78 = 1,290.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.78x = 3,783.78 × 1,290.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.78x = 4,883,346.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,883,346.47/2,523.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,934.93

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