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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.67, 3,756.06 and 1,043.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.67, 3,756.06 and 1,043.03 is: 1,564.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.67 : 3,756.06 = 1,043.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.67/3,756.06 = 1,043.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.67x = 3,756.06 × 1,043.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.67x = 3,917,664.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,917,664.48/2,504.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,564.14

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