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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.18, 3,452.14 and 2,084.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.18, 3,452.14 and 2,084.92 is: 2,875.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.18 : 3,452.14 = 2,084.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.18/3,452.14 = 2,084.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.18x = 3,452.14 × 2,084.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.18x = 7,197,435.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,197,435.73/2,503.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,875.32

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