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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.95, 3,786.33 and 1,137.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.95, 3,786.33 and 1,137.77 is: 1,706.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.95 : 3,786.33 = 1,137.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.95/3,786.33 = 1,137.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.95x = 3,786.33 × 1,137.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.95x = 4,307,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,307,972.68/2,523.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.84

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