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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.24, 3,769.32 and 1,054.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.24, 3,769.32 and 1,054.04 is: 1,580.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.24 : 3,769.32 = 1,054.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.24/3,769.32 = 1,054.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.24x = 3,769.32 × 1,054.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.24x = 3,973,014.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,014.05/2,513.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.83

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