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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.38, 3,790.32 and 1,065.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.38, 3,790.32 and 1,065.66 is: 1,598.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.38 : 3,790.32 = 1,065.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.38/3,790.32 = 1,065.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.38x = 3,790.32 × 1,065.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.38x = 4,039,192.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,192.41/2,527.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.17

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