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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.09, 3,791.58 and 1,141.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.09, 3,791.58 and 1,141.07 is: 1,712.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.09 : 3,791.58 = 1,141.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.09/3,791.58 = 1,141.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.09x = 3,791.58 × 1,141.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.09x = 4,326,458.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,326,458.19/2,527.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,712.03

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