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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.68, 3,792.84 and 1,067.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.68, 3,792.84 and 1,067.82 is: 1,602.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.68 : 3,792.84 = 1,067.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.68/3,792.84 = 1,067.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.68x = 3,792.84 × 1,067.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.68x = 4,050,070.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,050,070.41/2,527.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,602.29

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