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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.36, 3,790.34 and 1,065.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.36, 3,790.34 and 1,065.66 is: 1,598.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.36 : 3,790.34 = 1,065.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.36/3,790.34 = 1,065.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.36x = 3,790.34 × 1,065.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.36x = 4,039,213.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,213.72/2,527.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.19

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