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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.66, 3,783.82 and 1,061.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.66, 3,783.82 and 1,061.80 is: 1,593.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.66 : 3,783.82 = 1,061.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.66/3,783.82 = 1,061.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.66x = 3,783.82 × 1,061.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.66x = 4,017,660.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,660.08/2,521.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.26

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