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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,511.24, 3,766.32 and 1,052.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,511.24, 3,766.32 and 1,052.04 is: 1,577.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,511.24 : 3,766.32 = 1,052.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,511.24/3,766.32 = 1,052.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,511.24x = 3,766.32 × 1,052.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,511.24x = 3,962,319.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,319.29/2,511.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.83

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