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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.62, 3,790.83 and 1,140.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.62, 3,790.83 and 1,140.10 is: 1,709.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.62 : 3,790.83 = 1,140.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.62/3,790.83 = 1,140.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.62x = 3,790.83 × 1,140.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.62x = 4,321,925.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,321,925.28/2,527.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.88

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