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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.24, 3,754.28 and 2,044.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.24, 3,754.28 and 2,044.60 is: 3,068.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.24 : 3,754.28 = 2,044.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.24/3,754.28 = 2,044.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.24x = 3,754.28 × 2,044.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.24x = 7,675,996.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,675,996.61/2,501.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,068.88

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