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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.04, 3,778.80 and 1,061.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.04, 3,778.80 and 1,061.12 is: 1,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.04 : 3,778.80 = 1,061.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.04/3,778.80 = 1,061.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.04x = 3,778.80 × 1,061.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.04x = 4,009,760.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,760.26/2,521.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.52

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