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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,504.97, 3,758.27 and 1,044.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,504.97, 3,758.27 and 1,044.27 is: 1,566.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,504.97 : 3,758.27 = 1,044.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,504.97/3,758.27 = 1,044.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,504.97x = 3,758.27 × 1,044.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,504.97x = 3,924,643.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,924,643.39/2,504.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.74

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