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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,506.46, 3,776.61 and 2,077.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,506.46, 3,776.61 and 2,077.25 is: 3,129.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,506.46 : 3,776.61 = 2,077.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,506.46/3,776.61 = 2,077.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,506.46x = 3,776.61 × 2,077.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,506.46x = 7,844,952.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,844,952.74/2,506.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,129.89

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