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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.04, 3,776.60 and 2,002.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.04, 3,776.60 and 2,002.48 is: 3,004.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.04 : 3,776.60 = 2,002.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.04/3,776.60 = 2,002.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.04x = 3,776.60 × 2,002.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.04x = 7,562,565.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,562,565.97/2,517.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,004.55

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