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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.55, 3,444.05 and 2,058.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.55, 3,444.05 and 2,058.66 is: 2,834.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.55 : 3,444.05 = 2,058.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.55/3,444.05 = 2,058.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.55x = 3,444.05 × 2,058.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.55x = 7,090,133.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,090,133.12/2,501.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.30

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