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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.93, 3,444.59 and 2,059.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.93, 3,444.59 and 2,059.07 is: 2,834.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.93 : 3,444.59 = 2,059.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.93/3,444.59 = 2,059.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.93x = 3,444.59 × 2,059.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.93x = 7,092,624.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,092,624.41/2,501.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,834.87

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