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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,457.05, 3,681.53 and 2,043.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,457.05, 3,681.53 and 2,043.95 is: 3,062.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,457.05 : 3,681.53 = 2,043.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,457.05/3,681.53 = 2,043.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,457.05x = 3,681.53 × 2,043.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,457.05x = 7,524,853.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,524,853.02/2,457.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,062.56

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