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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.64, 3,777.60 and 2,059.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.64, 3,777.60 and 2,059.94 is: 3,085.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.64 : 3,777.60 = 2,059.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.64/3,777.60 = 2,059.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.64x = 3,777.60 × 2,059.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.64x = 7,781,629.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,781,629.34/2,521.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,085.94

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