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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.39, 3,784.62 and 1,116.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.39, 3,784.62 and 1,116.07 is: 1,674.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.39 : 3,784.62 = 1,116.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.39/3,784.62 = 1,116.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.39x = 3,784.62 × 1,116.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.39x = 4,223,881.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,223,881.92/2,522.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,674.56

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