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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.74, 3,791.88 and 1,067.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.74, 3,791.88 and 1,067.04 is: 1,600.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.74 : 3,791.88 = 1,067.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.74/3,791.88 = 1,067.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.74x = 3,791.88 × 1,067.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.74x = 4,046,087.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,046,087.64/2,527.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.67

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