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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.97, 3,756.81 and 1,044.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.97, 3,756.81 and 1,044.12 is: 1,565.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.97 : 3,756.81 = 1,044.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.97/3,756.81 = 1,044.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.97x = 3,756.81 × 1,044.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.97x = 3,922,560.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,560.46/2,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.91

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