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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,058.44, 3,080.37 and 1,503.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,058.44, 3,080.37 and 1,503.80 is: 2,250.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,058.44 : 3,080.37 = 1,503.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,058.44/3,080.37 = 1,503.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,058.44x = 3,080.37 × 1,503.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,058.44x = 4,632,245.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,632,245.00/2,058.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,250.37

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