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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,595.49, 3,888.06 and 2,008.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,595.49, 3,888.06 and 2,008.44 is: 3,008.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,595.49 : 3,888.06 = 2,008.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,595.49/3,888.06 = 2,008.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,595.49x = 3,888.06 × 2,008.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,595.49x = 7,808,935.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,808,935.23/2,595.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,008.66

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