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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.52, 3,756.34 and 1,043.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.52, 3,756.34 and 1,043.28 is: 1,564.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.52 : 3,756.34 = 1,043.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.52/3,756.34 = 1,043.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.52x = 3,756.34 × 1,043.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.52x = 3,918,914.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,918,914.40/2,504.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.74

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