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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,501.69, 3,754.41 and 943.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,501.69, 3,754.41 and 943.23 is: 1,415.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,501.69 : 3,754.41 = 943.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,501.69/3,754.41 = 943.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,501.69x = 3,754.41 × 943.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,501.69x = 3,541,272.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,541,272.14/2,501.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.55

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