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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.54, 3,757.74 and 1,043.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.54, 3,757.74 and 1,043.11 is: 1,565.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.54 : 3,757.74 = 1,043.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.54/3,757.74 = 1,043.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.54x = 3,757.74 × 1,043.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.54x = 3,919,736.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,919,736.17/2,503.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.68

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