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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.08, 3,791.70 and 1,228.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.08, 3,791.70 and 1,228.56 is: 1,843.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.08 : 3,791.70 = 1,228.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.08/3,791.70 = 1,228.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.08x = 3,791.70 × 1,228.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.08x = 4,658,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658,330.95/2,527.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,843.37

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