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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.80, 3,784.48 and 1,061.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.80, 3,784.48 and 1,061.84 is: 1,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.80 : 3,784.48 = 1,061.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.80/3,784.48 = 1,061.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.80x = 3,784.48 × 1,061.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.80x = 4,018,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,018,512.24/2,522.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.88

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