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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.70, 3,765.83 and 2,090.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.70, 3,765.83 and 2,090.81 is: 3,139.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.70 : 3,765.83 = 2,090.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.70/3,765.83 = 2,090.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.70x = 3,765.83 × 2,090.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.70x = 7,873,635.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,873,635.02/2,507.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,139.78

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