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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.39, 3,761.91 and 2,120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.39, 3,761.91 and 2,120.44 is: 3,183.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.39 : 3,761.91 = 2,120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.39/3,761.91 = 2,120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.39x = 3,761.91 × 2,120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.39x = 7,976,875.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,976,875.03/2,505.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,183.89

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