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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,806.72, 4,204.68 and 2,520.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,806.72, 4,204.68 and 2,520.52 is: 3,775.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,806.72 : 4,204.68 = 2,520.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,806.72/4,204.68 = 2,520.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,806.72x = 4,204.68 × 2,520.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,806.72x = 10,597,980.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,597,980.03/2,806.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,775.93

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