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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.86, 3,781.76 and 2,062.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.86, 3,781.76 and 2,062.80 is: 3,094.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.86 : 3,781.76 = 2,062.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.86/3,781.76 = 2,062.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.86x = 3,781.76 × 2,062.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.86x = 7,801,004.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,801,004.21/2,520.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,094.59

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