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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,044.59, 2,821.49 and 1,877.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,044.59, 2,821.49 and 1,877.22 is: 2,590.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,044.59 : 2,821.49 = 1,877.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,044.59/2,821.49 = 1,877.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,044.59x = 2,821.49 × 1,877.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,044.59x = 5,296,557.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,296,557.46/2,044.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,590.52

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