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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.34, 3,776.27 and 1,056.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.34, 3,776.27 and 1,056.11 is: 1,583.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.34 : 3,776.27 = 1,056.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.34/3,776.27 = 1,056.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.34x = 3,776.27 × 1,056.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.34x = 3,988,132.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,988,132.35/2,518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.64

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