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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.74, 3,753.58 and 1,043.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.74, 3,753.58 and 1,043.98 is: 1,565.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.74 : 3,753.58 = 1,043.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.74/3,753.58 = 1,043.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.74x = 3,753.58 × 1,043.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.74x = 3,918,666.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,666.49/2,503.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.13

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