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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.97, 3,454.16 and 2,032.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.97, 3,454.16 and 2,032.39 is: 2,803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.97 : 3,454.16 = 2,032.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.97/3,454.16 = 2,032.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.97x = 3,454.16 × 2,032.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.97x = 7,020,200.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,020,200.24/2,503.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,803.63

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