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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,517.96, 3,770.46 and 2,022.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,517.96, 3,770.46 and 2,022.06 is: 3,027.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,517.96 : 3,770.46 = 2,022.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,517.96/3,770.46 = 2,022.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,517.96x = 3,770.46 × 2,022.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,517.96x = 7,624,096.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,624,096.35/2,517.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,027.89

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