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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.47, 3,752.78 and 1,041.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.47, 3,752.78 and 1,041.83 is: 1,561.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.47 : 3,752.78 = 1,041.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.47/3,752.78 = 1,041.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.47x = 3,752.78 × 1,041.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.47x = 3,909,734.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,909,734.81/2,503.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,561.73

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