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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.59, 3,781.08 and 1,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.59, 3,781.08 and 1,060.16 is: 1,590.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.59 : 3,781.08 = 1,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.59/3,781.08 = 1,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.59x = 3,781.08 × 1,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.59x = 4,008,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,008,530.87/2,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.32

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