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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,527.83, 3,790.56 and 1,066.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,527.83, 3,790.56 and 1,066.17 is: 1,598.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,527.83 : 3,790.56 = 1,066.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,527.83/3,790.56 = 1,066.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,527.83x = 3,790.56 × 1,066.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,527.83x = 4,041,381.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,041,381.36/2,527.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,598.76

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