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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,532.91, 3,494.09 and 2,061.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,532.91, 3,494.09 and 2,061.34 is: 2,843.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,532.91 : 3,494.09 = 2,061.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,532.91/3,494.09 = 2,061.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,532.91x = 3,494.09 × 2,061.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,532.91x = 7,202,479.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,202,479.70/2,532.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.56

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