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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.19, 3,447.69 and 2,061.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.19, 3,447.69 and 2,061.30 is: 2,837.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.19 : 3,447.69 = 2,061.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.19/3,447.69 = 2,061.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.19x = 3,447.69 × 2,061.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.19x = 7,106,723.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,106,723.40/2,504.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,837.93

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