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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.82, 3,756.24 and 943.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.82, 3,756.24 and 943.80 is: 1,415.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.82 : 3,756.24 = 943.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.82/3,756.24 = 943.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.82x = 3,756.24 × 943.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.82x = 3,545,139.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,139.31/2,503.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.90

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