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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.82, 3,752.73 and 2,068.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.82, 3,752.73 and 2,068.11 is: 3,102.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.82 : 3,752.73 = 2,068.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.82/3,752.73 = 2,068.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.82x = 3,752.73 × 2,068.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.82x = 7,761,058.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,058.44/2,501.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,102.17

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