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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.32, 3,752.64 and 1,955.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.32, 3,752.64 and 1,955.68 is: 2,930.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.32 : 3,752.64 = 1,955.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.32/3,752.64 = 1,955.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.32x = 3,752.64 × 1,955.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.32x = 7,338,963.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,338,963.00/2,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 2,930.52

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