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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.44, 3,791.16 and 1,067.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.44, 3,791.16 and 1,067.64 is: 1,600.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.44 : 3,791.16 = 1,067.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.44/3,791.16 = 1,067.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.44x = 3,791.16 × 1,067.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.44x = 4,047,594.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,047,594.06/2,529.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,600.19

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