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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.47, 3,777.71 and 1,059.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.47, 3,777.71 and 1,059.26 is: 1,588.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.47 : 3,777.71 = 1,059.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.47/3,777.71 = 1,059.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.47x = 3,777.71 × 1,059.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.47x = 4,001,552.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,552.91/2,518.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.88

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