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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,519.25, 3,778.12 and 1,058.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,519.25, 3,778.12 and 1,058.08 is: 1,586.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,519.25 : 3,778.12 = 1,058.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,519.25/3,778.12 = 1,058.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,519.25x = 3,778.12 × 1,058.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,519.25x = 3,997,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,997,549.20/2,519.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.80

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