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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.26, 3,761.34 and 2,454.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.26, 3,761.34 and 2,454.65 is: 3,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.26 : 3,761.34 = 2,454.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.26/3,761.34 = 2,454.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.26x = 3,761.34 × 2,454.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.26x = 9,232,773.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,232,773.23/2,520.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,663.42

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