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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519, 3,777.78 and 1,058.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519, 3,777.78 and 1,058.12 is: 1,586.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519 : 3,777.78 = 1,058.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519/3,777.78 = 1,058.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519x = 3,777.78 × 1,058.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519x = 3,997,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,344.57/2,519
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.88

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