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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.14, 3,752.68 and 1,043.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.14, 3,752.68 and 1,043.40 is: 1,564.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.14 : 3,752.68 = 1,043.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.14/3,752.68 = 1,043.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.14x = 3,752.68 × 1,043.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.14x = 3,915,546.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,546.31/2,503.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.25

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