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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,518.82, 3,775.49 and 1,056.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,518.82, 3,775.49 and 1,056.26 is: 1,583.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,518.82 : 3,775.49 = 1,056.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,518.82/3,775.49 = 1,056.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,518.82x = 3,775.49 × 1,056.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,518.82x = 3,987,874.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,987,874.91/2,518.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,583.23

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