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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.78, 3,771.65 and 2,264.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.78, 3,771.65 and 2,264.99 is: 3,388.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.78 : 3,771.65 = 2,264.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.78/3,771.65 = 2,264.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.78x = 3,771.65 × 2,264.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.78x = 8,542,719.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542,719.35/2,520.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,388.92

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