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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.33, 3,452.57 and 2,003.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.33, 3,452.57 and 2,003.79 is: 2,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.33 : 3,452.57 = 2,003.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.33/3,452.57 = 2,003.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.33x = 3,452.57 × 2,003.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.33x = 6,918,215.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,918,215.22/2,501.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,765.82

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