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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.48, 3,757.26 and 1,043.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.48, 3,757.26 and 1,043.96 is: 1,566.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.48 : 3,757.26 = 1,043.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.48/3,757.26 = 1,043.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.48x = 3,757.26 × 1,043.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.48x = 3,922,429.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,429.15/2,504.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.17

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