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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527, 3,790.80 and 1,140.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527, 3,790.80 and 1,140.94 is: 1,711.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527 : 3,790.80 = 1,140.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527/3,790.80 = 1,140.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527x = 3,790.80 × 1,140.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527x = 4,325,075.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,325,075.35/2,527
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,711.55

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