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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,531.04, 3,492.48 and 2,035.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,531.04, 3,492.48 and 2,035.20 is: 2,808.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,531.04 : 3,492.48 = 2,035.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,531.04/3,492.48 = 2,035.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,531.04x = 3,492.48 × 2,035.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,531.04x = 7,107,895.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,107,895.30/2,531.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,808.29

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