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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.02, 3,790.71 and 1,140.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.02, 3,790.71 and 1,140.03 is: 1,710.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.02 : 3,790.71 = 1,140.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.02/3,790.71 = 1,140.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.02x = 3,790.71 × 1,140.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.02x = 4,321,523.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,523.12/2,527.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.13

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