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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.60, 3,765.40 and 2,060.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.60, 3,765.40 and 2,060.30 is: 3,076.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.60 : 3,765.40 = 2,060.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.60/3,765.40 = 2,060.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.60x = 3,765.40 × 2,060.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.60x = 7,757,853.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,757,853.62/2,521.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.56

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