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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.08, 3,777.45 and 1,056.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.08, 3,777.45 and 1,056.88 is: 1,585.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.08 : 3,777.45 = 1,056.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.08/3,777.45 = 1,056.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.08x = 3,777.45 × 1,056.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.08x = 3,992,311.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,992,311.36/2,518.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,585.46

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