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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,763.52, 4,151.20 and 2,037.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,763.52, 4,151.20 and 2,037.25 is: 3,060.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,763.52 : 4,151.20 = 2,037.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,763.52/4,151.20 = 2,037.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,763.52x = 4,151.20 × 2,037.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,763.52x = 8,457,036.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,457,036.12/2,763.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.24

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