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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.44, 3,756.64 and 1,023.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.44, 3,756.64 and 1,023.35 is: 1,535.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.44 : 3,756.64 = 1,023.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.44/3,756.64 = 1,023.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.44x = 3,756.64 × 1,023.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.44x = 3,844,333.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,844,333.64/2,504.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.01

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