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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.85, 3,450.15 and 2,206.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.85, 3,450.15 and 2,206.89 is: 3,038.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.85 : 3,450.15 = 2,206.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.85/3,450.15 = 2,206.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.85x = 3,450.15 × 2,206.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.85x = 7,614,098.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,614,098.43/2,505.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,038.53

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