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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,505.29, 3,753.83 and 1,334.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,505.29, 3,753.83 and 1,334.05 is: 1,998.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,505.29 : 3,753.83 = 1,334.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,505.29/3,753.83 = 1,334.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,505.29x = 3,753.83 × 1,334.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,505.29x = 5,007,785.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,007,785.86/2,505.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,998.89

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