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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.12, 3,776.49 and 1,055.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.12, 3,776.49 and 1,055.88 is: 1,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.12 : 3,776.49 = 1,055.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.12/3,776.49 = 1,055.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.12x = 3,776.49 × 1,055.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.12x = 3,987,520.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,520.26/2,517.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.16

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