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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.41, 3,754.65 and 943.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.41, 3,754.65 and 943.55 is: 1,415.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.41 : 3,754.65 = 943.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.41/3,754.65 = 943.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.41x = 3,754.65 × 943.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.41x = 3,542,698.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,698.85/2,503.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.15

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