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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,500.32, 3,750.56 and 940.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,500.32, 3,750.56 and 940.16 is: 1,410.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,500.32 : 3,750.56 = 940.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,500.32/3,750.56 = 940.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,500.32x = 3,750.56 × 940.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,500.32x = 3,526,126.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,526,126.49/2,500.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.27

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