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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,515.41, 3,766.05 and 2,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,515.41, 3,766.05 and 2,044.08 is: 3,060.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,515.41 : 3,766.05 = 2,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,515.41/3,766.05 = 2,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,515.41x = 3,766.05 × 2,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,515.41x = 7,698,107.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,698,107.48/2,515.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.38

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