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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,496.04, 3,444.85 and 2,075.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,496.04, 3,444.85 and 2,075.67 is: 2,864.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,496.04 : 3,444.85 = 2,075.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,496.04/3,444.85 = 2,075.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,496.04x = 3,444.85 × 2,075.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,496.04x = 7,150,371.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,150,371.80/2,496.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,864.69

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