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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,520.97, 3,764.46 and 2,059.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,520.97, 3,764.46 and 2,059.66 is: 3,075.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,520.97 : 3,764.46 = 2,059.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,520.97/3,764.46 = 2,059.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,520.97x = 3,764.46 × 2,059.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,520.97x = 7,753,507.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,753,507.68/2,520.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.60

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