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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.07, 3,764.61 and 2,059.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.07, 3,764.61 and 2,059.76 is: 3,075.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.07 : 3,764.61 = 2,059.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.07/3,764.61 = 2,059.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.07x = 3,764.61 × 2,059.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.07x = 7,754,163.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,754,163.97/2,521.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,075.75

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