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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.44, 3,066.66 and 505.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.44, 3,066.66 and 505.44 is: 758.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.44 : 3,066.66 = 505.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.44/3,066.66 = 505.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.44x = 3,066.66 × 505.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.44x = 1,550,012.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550,012.63/2,044.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 758.16

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