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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.10, 3,766.14 and 2,060.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.10, 3,766.14 and 2,060.79 is: 3,077.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.10 : 3,766.14 = 2,060.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.10/3,766.14 = 2,060.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.10x = 3,766.14 × 2,060.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.10x = 7,761,223.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,761,223.65/2,522.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.29

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