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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.06, 3,758.94 and 1,045.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.06, 3,758.94 and 1,045.22 is: 1,568.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.06 : 3,758.94 = 1,045.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.06/3,758.94 = 1,045.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.06x = 3,758.94 × 1,045.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.06x = 3,928,900.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,928,900.47/2,505.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,568.39

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