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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.22, 3,763.35 and 2,058.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.22, 3,763.35 and 2,058.91 is: 3,074.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.22 : 3,763.35 = 2,058.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.22/3,763.35 = 2,058.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.22x = 3,763.35 × 2,058.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.22x = 7,748,398.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,748,398.95/2,520.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,074.49

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