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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.18, 3,453.52 and 2,085.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.18, 3,453.52 and 2,085.92 is: 2,876.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.18 : 3,453.52 = 2,085.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.18/3,453.52 = 2,085.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.18x = 3,453.52 × 2,085.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.18x = 7,203,766.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,766.44/2,504.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,876.70

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