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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.73, 3,753.85 and 1,022.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.73, 3,753.85 and 1,022.22 is: 1,532.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.73 : 3,753.85 = 1,022.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.73/3,753.85 = 1,022.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.73x = 3,753.85 × 1,022.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.73x = 3,837,257.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,837,257.03/2,504.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,532.00

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