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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,656.44, 3,984.66 and 2,044.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,656.44, 3,984.66 and 2,044.08 is: 3,066.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,656.44 : 3,984.66 = 2,044.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,656.44/3,984.66 = 2,044.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,656.44x = 3,984.66 × 2,044.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,656.44x = 8,144,963.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,144,963.81/2,656.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,066.12

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