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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.25, 3,755.70 and 944.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.25, 3,755.70 and 944.15 is: 1,415.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.25 : 3,755.70 = 944.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.25/3,755.70 = 944.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.25x = 3,755.70 × 944.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.25x = 3,545,925.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,545,925.38/2,504.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,415.96

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