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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.37, 3,752.57 and 941.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.37, 3,752.57 and 941.34 is: 1,412.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.37 : 3,752.57 = 941.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.37/3,752.57 = 941.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.37x = 3,752.57 × 941.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.37x = 3,532,446.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,532,446.60/2,501.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.20

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