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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.47, 3,765.21 and 2,060.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.47, 3,765.21 and 2,060.16 is: 3,076.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.47 : 3,765.21 = 2,060.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.47/3,765.21 = 2,060.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.47x = 3,765.21 × 2,060.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.47x = 7,756,935.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,935.03/2,521.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.35

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