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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.92, 3,787.20 and 2,012.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.92, 3,787.20 and 2,012.16 is: 3,021.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.92 : 3,787.20 = 2,012.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.92/3,787.20 = 2,012.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.92x = 3,787.20 × 2,012.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.92x = 7,620,452.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,620,452.35/2,521.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,021.69

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