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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.34, 3,472.22 and 2,513.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.34, 3,472.22 and 2,513.13 is: 3,460.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.34 : 3,472.22 = 2,513.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.34/3,472.22 = 2,513.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.34x = 3,472.22 × 2,513.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.34x = 8,726,127.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,726,127.68/2,521.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,460.92

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