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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.24, 3,783.76 and 1,061.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.24, 3,783.76 and 1,061.81 is: 1,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.24 : 3,783.76 = 1,061.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.24/3,783.76 = 1,061.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.24x = 3,783.76 × 1,061.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.24x = 4,017,609.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,609.98/2,522.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.88

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