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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.83, 3,781.38 and 1,060.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.83, 3,781.38 and 1,060.70 is: 1,590.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.83 : 3,781.38 = 1,060.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.83/3,781.38 = 1,060.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.83x = 3,781.38 × 1,060.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.83x = 4,010,894.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,010,894.84/2,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,590.47

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