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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.92, 3,787.32 and 1,062.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.92, 3,787.32 and 1,062.96 is: 1,595.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.92 : 3,787.32 = 1,062.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.92/3,787.32 = 1,062.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.92x = 3,787.32 × 1,062.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.92x = 4,025,769.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,769.67/2,523.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.05

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