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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.16, 3,776.41 and 1,055.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.16, 3,776.41 and 1,055.92 is: 1,584.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.16 : 3,776.41 = 1,055.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.16/3,776.41 = 1,055.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.16x = 3,776.41 × 1,055.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.16x = 3,987,567.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,567.97/2,517.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.16

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