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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.18, 3,795.24 and 1,069.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.18, 3,795.24 and 1,069.52 is: 1,603.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.18 : 3,795.24 = 1,069.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.18/3,795.24 = 1,069.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.18x = 3,795.24 × 1,069.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.18x = 4,059,085.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,059,085.08/2,531.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.63

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