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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.38, 3,756.69 and 1,043.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.38, 3,756.69 and 1,043.58 is: 1,566.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.38 : 3,756.69 = 1,043.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.38/3,756.69 = 1,043.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.38x = 3,756.69 × 1,043.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.38x = 3,920,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920,406.55/2,503.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.05

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