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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.21, 3,770.70 and 1,053.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.21, 3,770.70 and 1,053.37 is: 1,579.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.21 : 3,770.70 = 1,053.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.21/3,770.70 = 1,053.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.21x = 3,770.70 × 1,053.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.21x = 3,971,942.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,971,942.26/2,514.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,579.80

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