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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.17, 3,781.77 and 1,205.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.17, 3,781.77 and 1,205.04 is: 1,807.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.17 : 3,781.77 = 1,205.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.17/3,781.77 = 1,205.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.17x = 3,781.77 × 1,205.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.17x = 4,557,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,557,184.12/2,521.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,807.57

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