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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.41, 3,784.02 and 1,061.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.41, 3,784.02 and 1,061.78 is: 1,592.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.41 : 3,784.02 = 1,061.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.41/3,784.02 = 1,061.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.41x = 3,784.02 × 1,061.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.41x = 4,017,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,017,773.85/2,522.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.83

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