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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.68, 3,445.61 and 2,059.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.68, 3,445.61 and 2,059.79 is: 2,835.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.68 : 3,445.61 = 2,059.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.68/3,445.61 = 2,059.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.68x = 3,445.61 × 2,059.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.68x = 7,097,205.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,097,205.49/2,502.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,835.85

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