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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.23, 3,773.42 and 1,902.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.23, 3,773.42 and 1,902.06 is: 2,847.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.23 : 3,773.42 = 1,902.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.23/3,773.42 = 1,902.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.23x = 3,773.42 × 1,902.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.23x = 7,177,271.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,177,271.25/2,520.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,847.86

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