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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.81, 3,787.93 and 1,064.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.81, 3,787.93 and 1,064.11 is: 1,596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.81 : 3,787.93 = 1,064.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.81/3,787.93 = 1,064.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.81x = 3,787.93 × 1,064.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.81x = 4,030,774.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,774.19/2,524.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.47

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