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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.53, 3,757.20 and 1,043.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.53, 3,757.20 and 1,043.83 is: 1,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.53 : 3,757.20 = 1,043.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.53/3,757.20 = 1,043.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.53x = 3,757.20 × 1,043.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.53x = 3,921,878.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,878.08/2,504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.91

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