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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.12, 3,756.51 and 945.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.12, 3,756.51 and 945.06 is: 1,417.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.12 : 3,756.51 = 945.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.12/3,756.51 = 945.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.12x = 3,756.51 × 945.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.12x = 3,550,127.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,550,127.34/2,505.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,417.15

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