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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.12, 3,453.44 and 2,031.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.12, 3,453.44 and 2,031.89 is: 2,802.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.12 : 3,453.44 = 2,031.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.12/3,453.44 = 2,031.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.12x = 3,453.44 × 2,031.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.12x = 7,016,982.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,016,982.77/2,504.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,802.18

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