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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.14, 3,769.02 and 1,052.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.14, 3,769.02 and 1,052.06 is: 1,577.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.14 : 3,769.02 = 1,052.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.14/3,769.02 = 1,052.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.14x = 3,769.02 × 1,052.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.14x = 3,965,235.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,965,235.18/2,513.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.80

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