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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.05, 3,780.47 and 1,059.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.05, 3,780.47 and 1,059.62 is: 1,589.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.05 : 3,780.47 = 1,059.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.05/3,780.47 = 1,059.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.05x = 3,780.47 × 1,059.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.05x = 4,005,845.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,005,845.37/2,520.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.59

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