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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,516.91, 3,477.74 and 2,023.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,516.91, 3,477.74 and 2,023.47 is: 2,795.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,516.91 : 3,477.74 = 2,023.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,516.91/3,477.74 = 2,023.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,516.91x = 3,477.74 × 2,023.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,516.91x = 7,037,092.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,037,092.44/2,516.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,795.93

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