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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.30, 3,785.49 and 1,063.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.30, 3,785.49 and 1,063.14 is: 1,594.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.30 : 3,785.49 = 1,063.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.30/3,785.49 = 1,063.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.30x = 3,785.49 × 1,063.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.30x = 4,024,505.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,505.84/2,523.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.94

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