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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.06, 3,780.09 and 981.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.06, 3,780.09 and 981.06 is: 1,471.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.06 : 3,780.09 = 981.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.06/3,780.09 = 981.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.06x = 3,780.09 × 981.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.06x = 3,708,495.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,708,495.10/2,520.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,471.59

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