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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,528.83, 3,790.26 and 1,140.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,528.83, 3,790.26 and 1,140.53 is: 1,709.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,528.83 : 3,790.26 = 1,140.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,528.83/3,790.26 = 1,140.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,528.83x = 3,790.26 × 1,140.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,528.83x = 4,322,914.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,322,914.71/2,528.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,709.45

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