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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507, 3,452.25 and 2,010.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507, 3,452.25 and 2,010.36 is: 2,768.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507 : 3,452.25 = 2,010.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507/3,452.25 = 2,010.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507x = 3,452.25 × 2,010.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507x = 6,940,265.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,940,265.31/2,507
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,768.35

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