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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.89, 3,784.18 and 1,207.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.89, 3,784.18 and 1,207.58 is: 1,811.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.89 : 3,784.18 = 1,207.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.89/3,784.18 = 1,207.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.89x = 3,784.18 × 1,207.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.89x = 4,569,690.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,569,690.62/2,522.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,811.29

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