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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.28, 3,755.68 and 943.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.28, 3,755.68 and 943.15 is: 1,414.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.28 : 3,755.68 = 943.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.28/3,755.68 = 943.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.28x = 3,755.68 × 943.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.28x = 3,542,171.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,542,171.93/2,504.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.45

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