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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.04, 3,453.56 and 1,805.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.04, 3,453.56 and 1,805.06 is: 2,493.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.04 : 3,453.56 = 1,805.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.04/3,453.56 = 1,805.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.04x = 3,453.56 × 1,805.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.04x = 6,233,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,233,856.72/2,500.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,493.51

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