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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,025.76, 3,038.64 and 1,503.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,025.76, 3,038.64 and 1,503.04 is: 2,254.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,025.76 : 3,038.64 = 1,503.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,025.76/3,038.64 = 1,503.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,025.76x = 3,038.64 × 1,503.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,025.76x = 4,567,197.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,567,197.47/2,025.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,254.56

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