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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.65, 3,785.49 and 1,063.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.65, 3,785.49 and 1,063.01 is: 1,593.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.65 : 3,785.49 = 1,063.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.65/3,785.49 = 1,063.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.65x = 3,785.49 × 1,063.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.65x = 4,023,994.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,023,994.80/2,524.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.88

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