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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.94, 3,753.41 and 2,066.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.94, 3,753.41 and 2,066.54 is: 3,097.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.94 : 3,753.41 = 2,066.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.94/3,753.41 = 2,066.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.94x = 3,753.41 × 2,066.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.94x = 7,756,542.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,756,542.80/2,503.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,097.74

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