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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.64, 3,452.52 and 1,803.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.64, 3,452.52 and 1,803.42 is: 2,488.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.64 : 3,452.52 = 1,803.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.64/3,452.52 = 1,803.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.64x = 3,452.52 × 1,803.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.64x = 6,226,343.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,226,343.62/2,501.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,488.90

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