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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.08, 3,756.58 and 944.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.08, 3,756.58 and 944.81 is: 1,416.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.08 : 3,756.58 = 944.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.08/3,756.58 = 944.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.08x = 3,756.58 × 944.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.08x = 3,549,268.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,549,268.42/2,505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,416.83

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