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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.02, 3,757.10 and 1,043.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.02, 3,757.10 and 1,043.78 is: 1,565.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.02 : 3,757.10 = 1,043.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.02/3,757.10 = 1,043.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.02x = 3,757.10 × 1,043.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.02x = 3,921,561.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,921,561.83/2,505.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.48

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