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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.32, 3,757.28 and 1,205.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.32, 3,757.28 and 1,205.92 is: 1,809.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.32 : 3,757.28 = 1,205.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.32/3,757.28 = 1,205.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.32x = 3,757.28 × 1,205.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.32x = 4,530,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,530,979.10/2,504.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,809.27

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