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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,507.92, 3,463.50 and 2,118.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,507.92, 3,463.50 and 2,118.04 is: 2,925.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,507.92 : 3,463.50 = 2,118.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,507.92/3,463.50 = 2,118.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,507.92x = 3,463.50 × 2,118.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,507.92x = 7,335,831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,335,831.54/2,507.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,925.07

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