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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.20, 3,764.32 and 1,050.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.20, 3,764.32 and 1,050.72 is: 1,575.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.20 : 3,764.32 = 1,050.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.20/3,764.32 = 1,050.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.20x = 3,764.32 × 1,050.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.20x = 3,955,246.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,955,246.31/2,511.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,575.04

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