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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.51, 3,749.49 and 2,038.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.51, 3,749.49 and 2,038.97 is: 3,053.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.51 : 3,749.49 = 2,038.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.51/3,749.49 = 2,038.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.51x = 3,749.49 × 2,038.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.51x = 7,645,107.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,645,107.00/2,503.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,053.76

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