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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.12, 3,782.46 and 1,061

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.12, 3,782.46 and 1,061 is: 1,591.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.12 : 3,782.46 = 1,061 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.12/3,782.46 = 1,061/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.12x = 3,782.46 × 1,061
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.12x = 4,013,190.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,013,190.06/2,522.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.20

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