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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,538.68, 3,808.62 and 1,057.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,538.68, 3,808.62 and 1,057.43 is: 1,586.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,538.68 : 3,808.62 = 1,057.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,538.68/3,808.62 = 1,057.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,538.68x = 3,808.62 × 1,057.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,538.68x = 4,027,358.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,027,358.57/2,538.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,586.40

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