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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.81, 3,779.46 and 1,058.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.81, 3,779.46 and 1,058.76 is: 1,587.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.81 : 3,779.46 = 1,058.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.81/3,779.46 = 1,058.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.81x = 3,779.46 × 1,058.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.81x = 4,001,541.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,001,541.07/2,520.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.40

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