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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.39, 3,453.56 and 1,804.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.39, 3,453.56 and 1,804.17 is: 2,489.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.39 : 3,453.56 = 1,804.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.39/3,453.56 = 1,804.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.39x = 3,453.56 × 1,804.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.39x = 6,230,800.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,230,800.32/2,502.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,489.94

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