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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.96, 3,782.03 and 1,354.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.96, 3,782.03 and 1,354.14 is: 2,029.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.96 : 3,782.03 = 1,354.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.96/3,782.03 = 1,354.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.96x = 3,782.03 × 1,354.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.96x = 5,121,391.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,121,391.33/2,523.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,029.11

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