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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,371.52, 3,555.78 and 1,054.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,371.52, 3,555.78 and 1,054.58 is: 1,581.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,371.52 : 3,555.78 = 1,054.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,371.52/3,555.78 = 1,054.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,371.52x = 3,555.78 × 1,054.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,371.52x = 3,749,854.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,749,854.47/2,371.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,581.20

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