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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,675.56, 3,690.20 and 2,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,675.56, 3,690.20 and 2,044.52 is: 2,819.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,675.56 : 3,690.20 = 2,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,675.56/3,690.20 = 2,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,675.56x = 3,690.20 × 2,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,675.56x = 7,544,663.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,544,663.45/2,675.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,819.85

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