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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.37, 3,776.70 and 1,058.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.37, 3,776.70 and 1,058.73 is: 1,586.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.37 : 3,776.70 = 1,058.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.37/3,776.70 = 1,058.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.37x = 3,776.70 × 1,058.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.37x = 3,998,505.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,998,505.59/2,520.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.48

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