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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.18, 3,757.95 and 1,044.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.18, 3,757.95 and 1,044.48 is: 1,566.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.18 : 3,757.95 = 1,044.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.18/3,757.95 = 1,044.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.18x = 3,757.95 × 1,044.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.18x = 3,925,103.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,925,103.62/2,505.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,566.80

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