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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.32, 3,784.08 and 1,136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.32, 3,784.08 and 1,136.88 is: 1,704.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.32 : 3,784.08 = 1,136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.32/3,784.08 = 1,136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.32x = 3,784.08 × 1,136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.32x = 4,302,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,302,044.87/2,524.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.24

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