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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.50, 3,778.29 and 1,058.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.50, 3,778.29 and 1,058.88 is: 1,588.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.50 : 3,778.29 = 1,058.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.50/3,778.29 = 1,058.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.50x = 3,778.29 × 1,058.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.50x = 4,000,755.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,000,755.72/2,518.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.55

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