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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.36, 3,784.62 and 1,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.36, 3,784.62 and 1,061.84 is: 1,593.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.36 : 3,784.62 = 1,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.36/3,784.62 = 1,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.36x = 3,784.62 × 1,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.36x = 4,018,660.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,660.90/2,522.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.21

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