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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,513.71, 3,770.70 and 1,052.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,513.71, 3,770.70 and 1,052.92 is: 1,579.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,513.71 : 3,770.70 = 1,052.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,513.71/3,770.70 = 1,052.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,513.71x = 3,770.70 × 1,052.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,513.71x = 3,970,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,970,245.44/2,513.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.44

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