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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.68, 3,784.22 and 1,062

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.68, 3,784.22 and 1,062 is: 1,593.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.68 : 3,784.22 = 1,062 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.68/3,784.22 = 1,062/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.68x = 3,784.22 × 1,062
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.68x = 4,018,841.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,841.64/2,522.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.08

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