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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.64, 3,785.42 and 1,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.64, 3,785.42 and 1,063.80 is: 1,595.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.64 : 3,785.42 = 1,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.64/3,785.42 = 1,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.64x = 3,785.42 × 1,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.64x = 4,026,929.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,929.80/2,523.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.68

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