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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.13, 3,754.69 and 1,023.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.13, 3,754.69 and 1,023.05 is: 1,534.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.13 : 3,754.69 = 1,023.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.13/3,754.69 = 1,023.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.13x = 3,754.69 × 1,023.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.13x = 3,841,225.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,841,225.15/2,503.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,534.57

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