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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,514.24, 3,771.63 and 1,053.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,514.24, 3,771.63 and 1,053.54 is: 1,580.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,514.24 : 3,771.63 = 1,053.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,514.24/3,771.63 = 1,053.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,514.24x = 3,771.63 × 1,053.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,514.24x = 3,973,576.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,973,576.45/2,514.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,580.43

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