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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,533.04, 3,494.25 and 2,061.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,533.04, 3,494.25 and 2,061.47 is: 2,843.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,533.04 : 3,494.25 = 2,061.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,533.04/3,494.25 = 2,061.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,533.04x = 3,494.25 × 2,061.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,533.04x = 7,203,274.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,203,274.08/2,533.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,843.73

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