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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.08, 3,757.72 and 944.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.08, 3,757.72 and 944.92 is: 1,417.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.08 : 3,757.72 = 944.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.08/3,757.72 = 944.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.08x = 3,757.72 × 944.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.08x = 3,550,744.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,744.78/2,505.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.42

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