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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.19, 3,798.38 and 1,051.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.19, 3,798.38 and 1,051.99 is: 1,577.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.19 : 3,798.38 = 1,051.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.19/3,798.38 = 1,051.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.19x = 3,798.38 × 1,051.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.19x = 3,995,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,995,850.91/2,533.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,577.40

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