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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.80, 3,777.34 and 1,696.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.80, 3,777.34 and 1,696.02 is: 2,541.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.80 : 3,777.34 = 1,696.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.80/3,777.34 = 1,696.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.80x = 3,777.34 × 1,696.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.80x = 6,406,444.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406,444.19/2,520.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,541.43

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