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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.06, 3,786.24 and 1,063.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.06, 3,786.24 and 1,063.33 is: 1,595.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.06 : 3,786.24 = 1,063.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.06/3,786.24 = 1,063.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.06x = 3,786.24 × 1,063.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.06x = 4,026,013.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,026,013.11/2,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,595.06

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