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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,522.60, 3,766.90 and 2,061.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,522.60, 3,766.90 and 2,061.28 is: 3,078.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,522.60 : 3,766.90 = 2,061.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,522.60/3,766.90 = 2,061.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,522.60x = 3,766.90 × 2,061.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,522.60x = 7,764,635.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,764,635.63/2,522.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,078.03

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