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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.20, 3,452.85 and 2,006.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.20, 3,452.85 and 2,006.44 is: 2,766.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.20 : 3,452.85 = 2,006.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.20/3,452.85 = 2,006.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.20x = 3,452.85 × 2,006.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.20x = 6,927,936.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,927,936.35/2,504.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,766.53

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