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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,503.88, 3,753.39 and 1,204.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,503.88, 3,753.39 and 1,204.64 is: 1,805.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,503.88 : 3,753.39 = 1,204.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,503.88/3,753.39 = 1,204.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,503.88x = 3,753.39 × 1,204.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,503.88x = 4,521,476.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,521,476.78/2,503.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,805.79

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