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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,535.41, 3,803.22 and 2,044.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,535.41, 3,803.22 and 2,044.72 is: 3,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,535.41 : 3,803.22 = 2,044.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,535.41/3,803.22 = 2,044.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,535.41x = 3,803.22 × 2,044.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,535.41x = 7,776,524.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,776,524.75/2,535.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,067.16

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