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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.85, 3,765.77 and 2,060.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.85, 3,765.77 and 2,060.54 is: 3,076.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.85 : 3,765.77 = 2,060.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.85/3,765.77 = 2,060.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.85x = 3,765.77 × 2,060.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.85x = 7,759,519.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759,519.72/2,521.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,076.92

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