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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,575.52, 3,860.40 and 2,062.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,575.52, 3,860.40 and 2,062.88 is: 3,092.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,575.52 : 3,860.40 = 2,062.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,575.52/3,860.40 = 2,062.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,575.52x = 3,860.40 × 2,062.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,575.52x = 7,963,541.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,963,541.95/2,575.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,092.01

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