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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.32, 3,448.91 and 2,004.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.32, 3,448.91 and 2,004.15 is: 2,764.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.32 : 3,448.91 = 2,004.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.32/3,448.91 = 2,004.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.32x = 3,448.91 × 2,004.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.32x = 6,912,122.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,912,122.96/2,500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,764.50

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