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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.38, 3,794.46 and 1,145.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.38, 3,794.46 and 1,145.68 is: 1,717.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.38 : 3,794.46 = 1,145.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.38/3,794.46 = 1,145.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.38x = 3,794.46 × 1,145.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.38x = 4,347,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,347,236.93/2,531.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,717.34

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