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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,523.14, 3,779.85 and 2,061.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,523.14, 3,779.85 and 2,061.44 is: 3,088.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,523.14 : 3,779.85 = 2,061.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,523.14/3,779.85 = 2,061.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,523.14x = 3,779.85 × 2,061.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,523.14x = 7,791,933.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,791,933.98/2,523.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,088.19

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