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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,530.10, 3,794.72 and 1,143.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,530.10, 3,794.72 and 1,143.11 is: 1,714.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,530.10 : 3,794.72 = 1,143.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,530.10/3,794.72 = 1,143.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,530.10x = 3,794.72 × 1,143.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,530.10x = 4,337,782.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,337,782.38/2,530.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,714.47

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