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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.14, 3,776.85 and 2,059.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.14, 3,776.85 and 2,059.44 is: 3,085.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.14 : 3,776.85 = 2,059.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.14/3,776.85 = 2,059.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.14x = 3,776.85 × 2,059.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.14x = 7,778,195.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,778,195.96/2,521.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.19

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