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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.08, 3,798.06 and 1,233.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.08, 3,798.06 and 1,233.64 is: 1,851.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.08 : 3,798.06 = 1,233.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.08/3,798.06 = 1,233.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.08x = 3,798.06 × 1,233.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.08x = 4,685,438.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,685,438.74/2,531.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,851.16

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