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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.16, 3,783.36 and 1,062.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.16, 3,783.36 and 1,062.40 is: 1,592.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.16 : 3,783.36 = 1,062.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.16/3,783.36 = 1,062.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.16x = 3,783.36 × 1,062.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.16x = 4,019,441.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,019,441.66/2,524.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.39

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