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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.13, 3,754.66 and 837.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.13, 3,754.66 and 837.38 is: 1,256.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.13 : 3,754.66 = 837.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.13/3,754.66 = 837.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.13x = 3,754.66 × 837.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.13x = 3,144,077.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,144,077.19/2,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,256.06

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