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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,485.06, 3,433.53 and 2,070.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,485.06, 3,433.53 and 2,070.34 is: 2,860.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,485.06 : 3,433.53 = 2,070.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,485.06/3,433.53 = 2,070.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,485.06x = 3,433.53 × 2,070.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,485.06x = 7,108,574.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,108,574.50/2,485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,860.52

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