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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.27, 3,784.05 and 2,247.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.27, 3,784.05 and 2,247.30 is: 3,374.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.27 : 3,784.05 = 2,247.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.27/3,784.05 = 2,247.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.27x = 3,784.05 × 2,247.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.27x = 8,503,895.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,503,895.57/2,520.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,374.20

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