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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.59, 3,473.89 and 1,932.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.59, 3,473.89 and 1,932.53 is: 2,663.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.59 : 3,473.89 = 1,932.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.59/3,473.89 = 1,932.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.59x = 3,473.89 × 1,932.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.59x = 6,713,374.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,713,374.44/2,520.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,663.42

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