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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,512.46, 3,470.52 and 2,094.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,512.46, 3,470.52 and 2,094.18 is: 2,892.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,512.46 : 3,470.52 = 2,094.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,512.46/3,470.52 = 2,094.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,512.46x = 3,470.52 × 2,094.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,512.46x = 7,267,893.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,267,893.57/2,512.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,892.75

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