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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.33, 3,452.67 and 2,054.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.33, 3,452.67 and 2,054.55 is: 2,832.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.33 : 3,452.67 = 2,054.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.33/3,452.67 = 2,054.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.33x = 3,452.67 × 2,054.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.33x = 7,093,683.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,093,683.15/2,504.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,832.57

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