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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,375.40, 3,270.56 and 2,020.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,375.40, 3,270.56 and 2,020.62 is: 2,782.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,375.40 : 3,270.56 = 2,020.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,375.40/3,270.56 = 2,020.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,375.40x = 3,270.56 × 2,020.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,375.40x = 6,608,548.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,608,548.84/2,375.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,782.08

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