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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.77, 3,782.61 and 1,061.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.77, 3,782.61 and 1,061.37 is: 1,590.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.77 : 3,782.61 = 1,061.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.77/3,782.61 = 1,061.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.77x = 3,782.61 × 1,061.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.77x = 4,014,748.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,014,748.78/2,524.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.14

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