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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.08, 3,775.62 and 1,055.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.08, 3,775.62 and 1,055.20 is: 1,582.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.08 : 3,775.62 = 1,055.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.08/3,775.62 = 1,055.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.08x = 3,775.62 × 1,055.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.08x = 3,984,034.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,984,034.22/2,517.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,582.80

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