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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.04, 3,783.60 and 962.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.04, 3,783.60 and 962.52 is: 1,443.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.04 : 3,783.60 = 962.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.04/3,783.60 = 962.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.04x = 3,783.60 × 962.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.04x = 3,641,790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,641,790.67/2,522.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,443.99

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