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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.02, 3,770.53 and 2,264.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.02, 3,770.53 and 2,264.24 is: 3,387.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.02 : 3,770.53 = 2,264.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.02/3,770.53 = 2,264.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.02x = 3,770.53 × 2,264.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.02x = 8,537,360.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,537,360.33/2,520.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,387.81

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