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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.36, 3,754.62 and 1,041.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.36, 3,754.62 and 1,041.84 is: 1,563.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.36 : 3,754.62 = 1,041.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.36/3,754.62 = 1,041.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.36x = 3,754.62 × 1,041.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.36x = 3,911,713.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911,713.30/2,502.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,563.21

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