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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.12, 3,777.83 and 1,059.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.12, 3,777.83 and 1,059.47 is: 1,587.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.12 : 3,777.83 = 1,059.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.12/3,777.83 = 1,059.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.12x = 3,777.83 × 1,059.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.12x = 4,002,497.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,002,497.55/2,521.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,587.59

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