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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.12, 3,774.83 and 1,057.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.12, 3,774.83 and 1,057.47 is: 1,584.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.12 : 3,774.83 = 1,057.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.12/3,774.83 = 1,057.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.12x = 3,774.83 × 1,057.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.12x = 3,991,769.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,991,769.48/2,519.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,584.59

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