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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,667.20, 3,977.47 and 2,521.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,667.20, 3,977.47 and 2,521.63 is: 3,760.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,667.20 : 3,977.47 = 2,521.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,667.20/3,977.47 = 2,521.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,667.20x = 3,977.47 × 2,521.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,667.20x = 10,029,675.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,029,675.18/2,667.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,760.38

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