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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.12, 3,787.52 and 1,063.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.12, 3,787.52 and 1,063.50 is: 1,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.12 : 3,787.52 = 1,063.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.12/3,787.52 = 1,063.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.12x = 3,787.52 × 1,063.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.12x = 4,028,027.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,028,027.52/2,523.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.45

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