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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.40, 3,752.58 and 943.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.40, 3,752.58 and 943.16 is: 1,413.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.40 : 3,752.58 = 943.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.40/3,752.58 = 943.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.40x = 3,752.58 × 943.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.40x = 3,539,283.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,539,283.35/2,503.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,413.79

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