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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,521.83, 3,478.68 and 2,094.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,521.83, 3,478.68 and 2,094.03 is: 2,888.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,521.83 : 3,478.68 = 2,094.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,521.83/3,478.68 = 2,094.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,521.83x = 3,478.68 × 2,094.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,521.83x = 7,284,460.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,284,460.28/2,521.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,888.56

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