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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.24, 3,752.68 and 941.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.24, 3,752.68 and 941.80 is: 1,412.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.24 : 3,752.68 = 941.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.24/3,752.68 = 941.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.24x = 3,752.68 × 941.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.24x = 3,534,274.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,534,274.02/2,502.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,412.44

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