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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.59, 3,757.94 and 2,055.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.59, 3,757.94 and 2,055.29 is: 3,069.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.59 : 3,757.94 = 2,055.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.59/3,757.94 = 2,055.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.59x = 3,757.94 × 2,055.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.59x = 7,723,635.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,723,635.14/2,516.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,069.09

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