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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.27, 3,755.97 and 1,043.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.27, 3,755.97 and 1,043.03 is: 1,564.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.27 : 3,755.97 = 1,043.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.27/3,755.97 = 1,043.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.27x = 3,755.97 × 1,043.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.27x = 3,917,570.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,570.61/2,504.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.36

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