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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.27, 3,783.63 and 1,041.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.27, 3,783.63 and 1,041.17 is: 1,561.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.27 : 3,783.63 = 1,041.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.27/3,783.63 = 1,041.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.27x = 3,783.63 × 1,041.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.27x = 3,939,402.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,939,402.05/2,522.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.85

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