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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.36, 3,755.51 and 1,042.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.36, 3,755.51 and 1,042.66 is: 1,564.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.36 : 3,755.51 = 1,042.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.36/3,755.51 = 1,042.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.36x = 3,755.51 × 1,042.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.36x = 3,915,720.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,915,720.06/2,503.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.19

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