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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.16, 3,757.32 and 1,043.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.16, 3,757.32 and 1,043.92 is: 1,565.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.16 : 3,757.32 = 1,043.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.16/3,757.32 = 1,043.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.16x = 3,757.32 × 1,043.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.16x = 3,922,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,922,341.49/2,505.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,565.70

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