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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.05, 3,447.49 and 2,061.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.05, 3,447.49 and 2,061.16 is: 2,837.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.05 : 3,447.49 = 2,061.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.05/3,447.49 = 2,061.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.05x = 3,447.49 × 2,061.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.05x = 7,105,828.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,105,828.49/2,504.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.73

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