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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.45, 3,766.71 and 2,061.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.45, 3,766.71 and 2,061.15 is: 3,077.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.45 : 3,766.71 = 2,061.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.45/3,766.71 = 2,061.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.45x = 3,766.71 × 2,061.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.45x = 7,763,754.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,763,754.32/2,522.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,077.87

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