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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.82, 3,786.08 and 1,063.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.82, 3,786.08 and 1,063.17 is: 1,594.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.82 : 3,786.08 = 1,063.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.82/3,786.08 = 1,063.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.82x = 3,786.08 × 1,063.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.82x = 4,025,241.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,025,241.36/2,524.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,594.27

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