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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.24, 3,830.88 and 2,044.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.24, 3,830.88 and 2,044.16 is: 3,061.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.24 : 3,830.88 = 2,044.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.24/3,830.88 = 2,044.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.24x = 3,830.88 × 2,044.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.24x = 7,830,931.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,830,931.66/2,558.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,061.06

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