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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.56, 3,750.63 and 941.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.56, 3,750.63 and 941.15 is: 1,410.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.56 : 3,750.63 = 941.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.56/3,750.63 = 941.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.56x = 3,750.63 × 941.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.56x = 3,529,905.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,529,905.42/2,502.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,410.52

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