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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.62, 3,755.76 and 944.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.62, 3,755.76 and 944.56 is: 1,416.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.62 : 3,755.76 = 944.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.62/3,755.76 = 944.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.62x = 3,755.76 × 944.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.62x = 3,547,540.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,547,540.67/2,504.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.40

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