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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.28, 3,790.84 and 1,140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.28, 3,790.84 and 1,140.29 is: 1,710.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.28 : 3,790.84 = 1,140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.28/3,790.84 = 1,140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.28x = 3,790.84 × 1,140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.28x = 4,322,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,656.94/2,527.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,710.40

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