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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.79, 3,785.37 and 1,063.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.79, 3,785.37 and 1,063.15 is: 1,593.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.79 : 3,785.37 = 1,063.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.79/3,785.37 = 1,063.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.79x = 3,785.37 × 1,063.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.79x = 4,024,408.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,024,408.73/2,524.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.96

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