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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,529.72, 3,794.58 and 1,067.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,529.72, 3,794.58 and 1,067.85 is: 1,601.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,529.72 : 3,794.58 = 1,067.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,529.72/3,794.58 = 1,067.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,529.72x = 3,794.58 × 1,067.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,529.72x = 4,052,042.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,052,042.25/2,529.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.78

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