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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.39, 3,772.49 and 1,347.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.39, 3,772.49 and 1,347.46 is: 2,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.39 : 3,772.49 = 1,347.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.39/3,772.49 = 1,347.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.39x = 3,772.49 × 1,347.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.39x = 5,083,270.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,083,270.79/2,520.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,016.86

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