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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.44, 3,777.90 and 2,154.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.44, 3,777.90 and 2,154.11 is: 3,228.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.44 : 3,777.90 = 2,154.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.44/3,777.90 = 2,154.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.44x = 3,777.90 × 2,154.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.44x = 8,138,012.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,138,012.17/2,520.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,228.81

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