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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.52, 3,786.78 and 1,064.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.52, 3,786.78 and 1,064.70 is: 1,597.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.52 : 3,786.78 = 1,064.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.52/3,786.78 = 1,064.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.52x = 3,786.78 × 1,064.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.52x = 4,031,784.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,031,784.67/2,524.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,597.05

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