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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.40, 3,757.37 and 1,334.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.40, 3,757.37 and 1,334.39 is: 2,002.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.40 : 3,757.37 = 1,334.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.40/3,757.37 = 1,334.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.40x = 3,757.37 × 1,334.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.40x = 5,013,799.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,013,799.68/2,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,002.80

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