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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.56, 3,781.56 and 1,058.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.56, 3,781.56 and 1,058.96 is: 1,588.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.56 : 3,781.56 = 1,058.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.56/3,781.56 = 1,058.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.56x = 3,781.56 × 1,058.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.56x = 4,004,520.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004,520.78/2,520.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,588.74

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