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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,682.04, 4,023.42 and 2,520.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,682.04, 4,023.42 and 2,520.04 is: 3,780.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,682.04 : 4,023.42 = 2,520.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,682.04/4,023.42 = 2,520.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,682.04x = 4,023.42 × 2,520.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,682.04x = 10,139,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,139,179.34/2,682.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,780.40

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