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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,524.95, 3,787.94 and 1,064.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,524.95, 3,787.94 and 1,064.10 is: 1,596.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,524.95 : 3,787.94 = 1,064.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,524.95/3,787.94 = 1,064.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,524.95x = 3,787.94 × 1,064.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,524.95x = 4,030,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,030,741.63/2,524.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.37

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