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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.06, 3,783.51 and 1,061.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.06, 3,783.51 and 1,061.38 is: 1,592.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.06 : 3,783.51 = 1,061.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.06/3,783.51 = 1,061.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.06x = 3,783.51 × 1,061.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.06x = 4,015,741.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,015,741.84/2,521.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,592.88

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