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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.64, 3,770.22 and 1,051.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.64, 3,770.22 and 1,051.76 is: 1,578.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.64 : 3,770.22 = 1,051.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.64/3,770.22 = 1,051.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.64x = 3,770.22 × 1,051.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.64x = 3,965,366.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,366.59/2,512.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,578.17

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