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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.44, 3,790.22 and 1,065.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.44, 3,790.22 and 1,065.80 is: 1,598.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.44 : 3,790.22 = 1,065.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.44/3,790.22 = 1,065.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.44x = 3,790.22 × 1,065.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.44x = 4,039,592.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,039,592.20/2,527.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.29

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