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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.16, 3,447.96 and 2,082.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.16, 3,447.96 and 2,082.68 is: 2,868.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.16 : 3,447.96 = 2,082.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.16/3,447.96 = 2,082.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.16x = 3,447.96 × 2,082.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.16x = 7,180,997.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,180,997.33/2,503.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,868.77

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