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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.80, 3,783.24 and 1,061.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.80, 3,783.24 and 1,061.64 is: 1,592.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.80 : 3,783.24 = 1,061.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.80/3,783.24 = 1,061.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.80x = 3,783.24 × 1,061.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.80x = 4,016,438.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,016,438.91/2,521.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.69

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