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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.41, 3,454.32 and 2,108.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.41, 3,454.32 and 2,108.35 is: 2,904.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.41 : 3,454.32 = 2,108.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.41/3,454.32 = 2,108.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.41x = 3,454.32 × 2,108.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.41x = 7,282,915.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,282,915.57/2,507.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,904.56

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