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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.36, 3,785.84 and 1,062.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.36, 3,785.84 and 1,062.66 is: 1,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.36 : 3,785.84 = 1,062.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.36/3,785.84 = 1,062.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.36x = 3,785.84 × 1,062.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.36x = 4,023,060.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,060.73/2,524.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.70

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