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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.57, 3,773.12 and 2,282.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.57, 3,773.12 and 2,282.97 is: 3,417.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.57 : 3,773.12 = 2,282.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.57/3,773.12 = 2,282.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.57x = 3,773.12 × 2,282.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.57x = 8,613,908.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,613,908.35/2,520.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,417.44

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