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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.40, 3,798.34 and 1,145.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.40, 3,798.34 and 1,145.70 is: 1,719.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.40 : 3,798.34 = 1,145.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.40/3,798.34 = 1,145.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.40x = 3,798.34 × 1,145.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.40x = 4,351,758.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,351,758.14/2,531.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,719.11

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