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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,540.28, 3,803.75 and 2,044.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,540.28, 3,803.75 and 2,044.05 is: 3,060.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,540.28 : 3,803.75 = 2,044.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,540.28/3,803.75 = 2,044.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,540.28x = 3,803.75 × 2,044.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,540.28x = 7,775,044.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,775,044.97/2,540.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,060.70

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