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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.33, 3,757.94 and 945.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.33, 3,757.94 and 945.43 is: 1,418.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.33 : 3,757.94 = 945.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.33/3,757.94 = 945.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.33x = 3,757.94 × 945.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.33x = 3,552,862.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,552,862.18/2,504.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,418.69

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