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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,508.44, 3,755.92 and 2,044.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,508.44, 3,755.92 and 2,044.32 is: 3,060.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,508.44 : 3,755.92 = 2,044.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,508.44/3,755.92 = 2,044.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,508.44x = 3,755.92 × 2,044.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,508.44x = 7,678,302.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,678,302.37/2,508.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.99

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