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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.13, 3,755.79 and 944.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.13, 3,755.79 and 944.01 is: 1,415.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.13 : 3,755.79 = 944.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.13/3,755.79 = 944.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.13x = 3,755.79 × 944.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.13x = 3,545,503.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,503.32/2,504.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.86

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