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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,558.44, 3,544.90 and 2,503.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,558.44, 3,544.90 and 2,503.08 is: 3,468.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,558.44 : 3,544.90 = 2,503.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,558.44/3,544.90 = 2,503.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,558.44x = 3,544.90 × 2,503.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,558.44x = 8,873,168.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,873,168.29/2,558.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,468.19

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