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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,544.37, 3,813.84 and 1,063.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,544.37, 3,813.84 and 1,063.22 is: 1,593.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,544.37 : 3,813.84 = 1,063.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,544.37/3,813.84 = 1,063.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,544.37x = 3,813.84 × 1,063.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,544.37x = 4,054,929.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,054,929.95/2,544.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,593.68

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