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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.30, 3,775.95 and 1,056.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.30, 3,775.95 and 1,056.06 is: 1,584.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.30 : 3,775.95 = 1,056.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.30/3,775.95 = 1,056.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.30x = 3,775.95 × 1,056.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.30x = 3,987,629.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,629.76/2,517.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.09

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