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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.28, 3,763.93 and 2,146.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.28, 3,763.93 and 2,146.09 is: 3,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.28 : 3,763.93 = 2,146.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.28/3,763.93 = 2,146.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.28x = 3,763.93 × 2,146.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.28x = 8,077,732.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,077,732.53/2,520.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,205.09

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