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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,502.92, 3,754.98 and 943.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,502.92, 3,754.98 and 943.40 is: 1,415.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,502.92 : 3,754.98 = 943.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,502.92/3,754.98 = 943.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,502.92x = 3,754.98 × 943.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,502.92x = 3,542,448.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,448.13/2,502.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.33

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