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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,499.12, 3,452.27 and 1,804.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,499.12, 3,452.27 and 1,804.14 is: 2,492.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,499.12 : 3,452.27 = 1,804.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,499.12/3,452.27 = 1,804.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,499.12x = 3,452.27 × 1,804.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,499.12x = 6,228,369.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,228,369.38/2,499.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,492.23

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