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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.56, 3,784.56 and 1,060.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.56, 3,784.56 and 1,060.96 is: 1,591.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.56 : 3,784.56 = 1,060.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.56/3,784.56 = 1,060.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.56x = 3,784.56 × 1,060.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.56x = 4,015,266.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,266.78/2,522.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.74

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