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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,541.03, 3,804.87 and 2,044.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,541.03, 3,804.87 and 2,044.80 is: 3,061.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,541.03 : 3,804.87 = 2,044.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,541.03/3,804.87 = 2,044.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,541.03x = 3,804.87 × 2,044.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,541.03x = 7,780,198.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,780,198.18/2,541.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.83

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