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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.48, 3,786.84 and 1,136.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.48, 3,786.84 and 1,136.32 is: 1,704.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.48 : 3,786.84 = 1,136.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.48/3,786.84 = 1,136.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.48x = 3,786.84 × 1,136.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.48x = 4,303,062.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,303,062.03/2,524.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,704.53

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