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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.95, 3,781.43 and 1,373.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.95, 3,781.43 and 1,373.99 is: 2,060.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.95 : 3,781.43 = 1,373.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.95/3,781.43 = 1,373.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.95x = 3,781.43 × 1,373.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.95x = 5,195,621.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195,621.23/2,520.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,060.98

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