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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.78, 3,781.44 and 1,060.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.78, 3,781.44 and 1,060.62 is: 1,591.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.78 : 3,781.44 = 1,060.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.78/3,781.44 = 1,060.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.78x = 3,781.44 × 1,060.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.78x = 4,010,670.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,670.89/2,520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,591.04

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