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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.44, 3,753.12 and 1,043.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.44, 3,753.12 and 1,043.70 is: 1,564.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.44 : 3,753.12 = 1,043.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.44/3,753.12 = 1,043.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.44x = 3,753.12 × 1,043.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.44x = 3,917,131.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,131.34/2,503.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.70

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