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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.40, 3,780.36 and 1,060.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.40, 3,780.36 and 1,060.56 is: 1,589.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.40 : 3,780.36 = 1,060.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.40/3,780.36 = 1,060.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.40x = 3,780.36 × 1,060.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.40x = 4,009,298.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,009,298.60/2,522.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,589.48

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