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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.77, 3,795.50 and 1,069.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.77, 3,795.50 and 1,069.91 is: 1,603.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.77 : 3,795.50 = 1,069.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.77/3,795.50 = 1,069.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.77x = 3,795.50 × 1,069.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.77x = 4,060,827.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,060,827.10/2,532.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,603.32

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