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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.64, 3,756.92 and 1,023.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.64, 3,756.92 and 1,023.54 is: 1,535.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.64 : 3,756.92 = 1,023.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.64/3,756.92 = 1,023.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.64x = 3,756.92 × 1,023.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.64x = 3,845,360.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,845,360.46/2,504.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,535.29

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