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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.68, 3,788.65 and 1,063.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.68, 3,788.65 and 1,063.84 is: 1,596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.68 : 3,788.65 = 1,063.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.68/3,788.65 = 1,063.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.68x = 3,788.65 × 1,063.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.68x = 4,030,517.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,517.42/2,524.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.45

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