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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.02, 3,449.52 and 1,837.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.02, 3,449.52 and 1,837.44 is: 2,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.02 : 3,449.52 = 1,837.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.02/3,449.52 = 1,837.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.02x = 3,449.52 × 1,837.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.02x = 6,338,286.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,338,286.03/2,500.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,535.29

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