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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.10, 3,455.71 and 2,033.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.10, 3,455.71 and 2,033.52 is: 2,805.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.10 : 3,455.71 = 2,033.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.10/3,455.71 = 2,033.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.10x = 3,455.71 × 2,033.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.10x = 7,027,255.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,027,255.40/2,505.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,805.18

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