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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.41, 3,745.45 and 2,040.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.41, 3,745.45 and 2,040.91 is: 3,047.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.41 : 3,745.45 = 2,040.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.41/3,745.45 = 2,040.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.41x = 3,745.45 × 2,040.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.41x = 7,644,126.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,644,126.36/2,508.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,047.40

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