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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.80, 3,769.74 and 1,051.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.80, 3,769.74 and 1,051.20 is: 1,577.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.80 : 3,769.74 = 1,051.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.80/3,769.74 = 1,051.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.80x = 3,769.74 × 1,051.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.80x = 3,962,750.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962,750.69/2,512.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.03

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