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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.53, 3,787.74 and 1,137.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.53, 3,787.74 and 1,137.45 is: 1,706.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.53 : 3,787.74 = 1,137.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.53/3,787.74 = 1,137.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.53x = 3,787.74 × 1,137.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.53x = 4,308,364.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,308,364.86/2,524.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,706.60

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