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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.06, 3,783.52 and 963.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.06, 3,783.52 and 963.64 is: 1,444.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.06 : 3,783.52 = 963.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.06/3,783.52 = 963.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.06x = 3,783.52 × 963.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.06x = 3,645,951.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,645,951.21/2,524.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,444.48

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